(PS) Johnson v. United States (FBI)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 KEVIN B. JOHNSON, No. 2:22-cv-0727-TLN-CKD PS Plaintiff, v. ORDER UNITED STATES (FBI), Defendant. 16 Plaintiff, who proceeds without counsel, initiated this action on April 28, 2022 with a complaint and motion to proceed in forma pauperis. (ECF Nos. 1, 2.) On May 11, 2022 plaintiff filed a notice informing the court he “may have to amend this suit.” (ECF No. 3 at 1.) On May 16, 2022, plaintiff filed a motion requesting a preliminary injunction. (ECF No. 4.) These matters are before the undersigned pursuant to Local Rule 302(c)(21). See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). I. In Forma Pauperis Plaintiff’s application in support of his motion to proceed in forma pauperis makes the showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915. (ECF No. 2.) The motion will be granted. II. Screening Requirement and Pleading Standards Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e), the court must screen every in forma pauperis proceeding, and must order…