Young

Young v. Valenzuela

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaDecember 2, 20243:22-cv-02350California776 words

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Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 KENRY LEE YOUNG, Case No. 22-cv-02350-WHO (PR)

Plaintiff,

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

v.

E. VALENZUELA, Defendant.

12 INTRODUCTION Plaintiff Kenry Lee Young alleges that a deputy sheriff used insulting language when interacting with him. His amended 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint containing these allegations is now before me for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). His federal civil rights action cannot proceed; the use of vulgar, offensive or insulting language does not state a constitutional claim. Accordingly, this civil rights action is DISMISSED for failure to state a claim for relief. 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…

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