Becerra

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 LAWRENCE CHRISTOPHER SMITH, 1:19-cv-01358-NONE-BAM (PC)

Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

REGARDING DISMISSAL OF ACTION

v. WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND BECERRA, et al., (ECF No. 28) Defendants.

FOURTEEN-DAY DEADLINE

Plaintiff Lawrence Christopher Smith (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff initiated this action on February 14, 2019, in the Sacramento Division of this Court. Following screening and transfer to this Division, Plaintiff’s second amended complaint, filed on September 12, 2019, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 28.) I. Screening Requirement The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion…