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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 RODERICK WILLIAM LEAR, Case No. 1:21-cv-0600-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, SCREENING ORDER REQUIRING

PLAINTIFF TO EITHER FILE AMENDED

v. COMPLAINT OR NOTIFY COURT OF

WILLINGNESS TO PROCEED ONLY ON

J. NAVARRO, et al., COGNIZABLE CLAIMS Defendants. (ECF No. 1) THIRTY (30) DAY DEADLINE 17 18 Plaintiff Roderick William Lear (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in 19 forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff’s complaint, filed 20 on April 9, 2021, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 1.)

I. Screening Requirement and Standard

22 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 23 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 24 § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous 25 or malicious, if it…