Jones

I. INTRODUCTION

18 A. Background 19 On September 27, 2022, Plaintiffs David D. Jones and Faavaoa Jones (“Plaintiffs”), 20 proceeding pro se, filed an action. (Doc. 1 (“Compl.”).) On that same date, Plaintiffs also filed 21 applications to proceed in forma pauperis, which were granted on October 3, 2022. (Docs. 2, 3 & 22 4.) Plaintiffs’ complaint is now before the Court for screening. The undersigned finds that Plaintiffs 23 have not stated a cognizable claim and will recommend that this action be dismissed, without leave 24 to amend, for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted and lack of jurisdiction. 25 B. Screening Requirement and Standard 26 In cases where the plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis, the Court is required to screen 27 each case and shall dismiss the case at any time if the Court determines the allegation of poverty is 28 untrue, or the action is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief against a defendant who is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). If the Court determines that a complaint fails to state a claim, leave to amend may…