(PS) Harley v. County of Contra Costa

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 RAOUL E HARLEY JR., Case No. 2:24-cv-3059-TLN-JDP (PS) Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, Defendant. 16 Plaintiff’s first amended complaint alleges that his due processes rights were violated by a state court order requiring him to make child support payments. This court lacks jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claims. I therefore recommend that this action be dismissed without leave to amend. Screening and Pleading Requirements A federal court must screen the complaint of any claimant seeking permission to proceed in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e). The court must identify any cognizable claims and dismiss any portion of the complaint that is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. Id. A complaint must contain a short and plain statement…