(SS) Stockdale v. Commissioner of Social Security

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 RAQUEL STOCKDALE, No. 2:21–cv–504–KJN Plaintiff, ORER and FINDINGS AND

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v. ON PLAINTIFF’S IFP REQUEST COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL (ECF No. 2)

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 Presently pending before the Court is plaintiff’s motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”). See 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (authorizing the commencement of an action “without prepayment of fees or security” by a person that is unable to pay such fees). (ECF No. 2.) The affidavit in support of the motion indicates plaintiff has a monthly income of approximately $2115, i.e., $25,380 annually, has $5,600 in liquid assets, and has monthly expenses of $930. (See ECF No. 2.) According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the current poverty guideline for a household of 1 (not residing in Alaska or Hawaii) is $12,880.00. See https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines. As plaintiff’s gross household income is over…