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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 DEONRAY STANLEY, Case No. 1:20-cv-01078-SKO (PC)

Plaintiff, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY ACTION

SHOULD NOT BE DISMISSED FOR

v. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE

COURT’S ORDER

K. TOOR, 21-DAY DEADLINE Defendant.

16 On March 8, 2021, the Court issued a screening order directing Plaintiff to file a first amended complaint or a notice of voluntary dismissal within 21 days. (Doc. 9.) Although more than the allowed time has passed, Plaintiff has not complied with the screening order. The Local Rules, corresponding with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, provide, “[f]ailure of counsel or of a party to comply with . . . any order of the Court may be grounds for the imposition by the Court of any and all sanctions . . . within the inherent power of the Court.” Local Rule 110. “District courts have inherent power to control their dockets” and, in exercising that power, may impose sanctions, including dismissal of an action. Thompson…