Nunez

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MICHAEL LAURENCE HOKE, Case No. 2:25-cv-0275-JDP (P) Plaintiff, ORDER v. M. NUNEZ, et al., Defendants. 16 17 Plaintiff, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, brings this § 1983 action against M. Nunez, a counselor at plaintiff’s facility, and C. Cser, a correctional officer, alleging that defendants misclassified plaintiff upon his arrival. ECF No. 1. The allegations fail to state a claim. Plaintiff may, if he chooses, file an amended complaint that addresses the deficiencies noted herein. I will grant plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis. ECF No. 2. 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…