Jimenez

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MARIO JIMENEZ, JR., No. 2:22–cv–01387–MCE–KJN Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO

DENY PLAINTIFF’S IFP REQUEST.

v. (ECF No. 2.) COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN, Defendant. 16 Plaintiff, who is proceeding without 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 semi-annual income of approximately $32,700 i.e., $65,400 annually, has $4,000 in liquid assets, and has $25,000 in a 401k and $800.00 in stock. (See ECF No. 2.) Plaintiff has monthly expenses of approximately $3,050 plus $50,000 in outstanding loans (though it is unclear how much plaintiff pays on these loans per month). (See ECF No. 2.) Plaintiff’s affidavit names two children who rely on him for support. According to the…