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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 QUINTIN CROSS, No. 2:19-cv-02462 CKD P Plaintiff, v. ORDER GAVIN NEWSOM, et al., Defendants. 16 Plaintiff, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, has filed a civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This proceeding was referred to this court by Local Rule 302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Plaintiff requests leave to proceed in forma pauperis. In support of his request, plaintiff has submitted an inmate trust account statement report. (ECF No. 4.) The report shows that, between June and December 2019, plaintiff’s account balance ranged between approximately $12,000 and $15,000, and that his restitution fine of $10,000 was fully paid. (Id.) Pursuant to federal statute, a filing fee of $350.00 is required to commence a civil action in federal district court. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). In addition, a $50.00 general administrative fee for civil cases must be paid. 28 U.S.C. § 1914(b). The court may…