Bonta

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 9 RAYON JONES, No. 2:24-cv-3338 CSK P Plaintiff, v. ORDER ROB BONTA, et al., Defendants. 15 Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis and is currently housed at Mule Creek State Prison (“MCSP”). Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On November 27, 2024, this action was transferred to this Court from the United States District Court for the Central District of California. (ECF No. 7.) This proceeding was referred to this Court by Local Rule 302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). As discussed below, plaintiff’s complaint is dismissed with leave to amend. I. SCREENING STANDARDS The court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). The

Defendant Widman is employed in Los Angeles, California, and likely resides in or near Los 26…