Thompson

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 SEKOU KWANE THOMPSON, Case No. 23-cv-05079-HSG

Plaintiff, ORDER SCREENING FIRST

AMENDED COMPLAINT; GRANTING

v. LEAVE TO AMEND ONE CLAIM;

DENYING REQUEST FOR COUNSEL

KATHLEEN ALLISON, et al., Re: Dkt. Nos. 12, 13 Defendants.

12 Plaintiff, a prisoner currently housed at Correctional Training Facility (“CTF”), has filed a pro se action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. His amended complaint (Dkt. No. 12) is now before the Court for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. This order also addresses Plaintiff’s request for appointment of counsel. Dkt. No. 13. DISCUSSION A. Standard of Review A federal court must conduct a preliminary screening in any case in which a prisoner seeks redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). In its review, the court must identify any cognizable claims and dismiss any claims that are…