Clandenin

I. Background

20 Plaintiff Scott Emerson Felix (“Plaintiff”) is a civil detainee proceeding pro se and in 21 forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Individuals detained 22 pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code § 6600 et seq. are civil detainees and are not 23 prisoners within the meaning of the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Page v. Torrey, 201 F.3d 24 1136, 1140 (9th Cir. 2000). 25 On November 19, 2025, the Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint and found that it failed 26 to state a cognizable claim for relief and failed to comply with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 27 8, 18, and 20. (ECF No. 12.) The Court issued an order granting Plaintiff leave to file a first 28 amended complaint or notice of voluntary dismissal within thirty (30) days. (Id.) The Court expressly warned Plaintiff that the failure to comply with the Court’s order would result in a recommendation for dismissal of this action, with prejudice, for failure to obey a court order and for failure to state a claim. (Id.) Plaintiff failed to file an amended complaint or otherwise communicate with the Court, and the deadline to do so has expired. 6…