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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JAMES LEE WURTH, Case No. 2:25-cv-2522-JDP (P) Plaintiff, v. ORDER ASSOCIATE WARDEN, et al., Defendants. 16 17 Plaintiff brings this action against two correctional officers, Jenkins and Steffenmeier, and an unidentified associate warden at Mule Creek State Prison. The complaint fails to state a claim. I will dismiss the complaint with leave to amend and give plaintiff an opportunity to remedy its deficiencies. Plaintiff also filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis, which makes the required showing and is granted. 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 27 28 which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief…