Thomas
Thomas v. California Stop
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ANTHONY THOMAS, No. 2:22–cv–58–JAM–KJN Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ON PLAINTIFF’S IFP REQUEST
v. (ECF No. 2) CALIFORNIA STOP, et al., Defendants. 16 Plaintiff, who is proceeding with counsel in this action, requests leave to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”). (ECF No. 2.) See 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (authorizing the commencement of an action “without prepayment of fees or security” by a person who is unable to pay such fees). The affidavit in support of the motion indicates plaintiff has a monthly household income of approximately $4,000, i.e., $48,000 annually. (See ECF No. 2.) According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the current poverty guideline for a household of 4 (not residing in Alaska or Hawaii) is $26,500.00. See https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty- guidelines. As plaintiff’s gross household income is almost 200% of the 2021 poverty guideline, the court cannot find plaintiff unable to…