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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 THOMAS WALTER MARROQUIN, 2:24-cv-1777-CKD P Plaintiff, v. ORDER AND ELIAS LOPEZ, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Defendant. 16 Plaintiff Thomas Walter Marroquin, a state prisoner, proceeds without counsel and seeks relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This matter was referred to the undersigned by Local Rule 302. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). For the reasons set forth below, the complaint fails to state a claim and should be dismissed without leave to amend. I. In Forma Pauperis Plaintiff requests to proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff’s declaration in support of the motion to proceed in forma pauperis makes the showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The motion is granted. By separate order, plaintiff will be assessed an initial partial filing fee in accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 1915(b)(1). The order will direct the appropriate agency to collect the initial partial filing fee from…