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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 FRANK VALLES, Case No. 1:22-cv-00355-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO

RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE

v.

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

GAMBOA, et al., REGARDING DISMISSAL OF ACTION Defendants. FOURTEEN-DAY DEADLINE 14 Plaintiff Frank Valles (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff’s complaint, filed on March 28, 2022, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 1.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard 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 thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous or malicious, if it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or if it seeks monetary relief…