Ramsey

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 RAVON LOVOWE RAMSEY, Case No. 25-cv-00903-JSW

Plaintiff,

ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH LEAVE

v. TO AMEND

J. JOHNSON, et al., Defendants.

INTRODUCTION Plaintiff, a California prisoner proceeding pro se, filed a civil rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against two correctional officers at Salinas Valley State Prison (“SVSP”). He is granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis in a separate order. For the reasons discussed below, the complaint is DISMISSED with leave to amend. ANALYSIS A. STANDARD OF REVIEW Federal courts must engage in a preliminary screening of cases in which prisoners seek redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 1915A(a). In its review the court must identify any cognizable claims, and dismiss any claims which are frivolous, malicious, fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seek…