Matterson

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JIMMIE EARL STEPHENS, No. 2:22-cv-00824 DB P Petitioner, v. ORDER AND FINDINGS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

G. MATTEROSN, Warden, Respondent. 16 Petitioner, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, has filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Petitioner challenges a two 2021 rules violations for stalking and refusing to work. Presently before the court is petitioner’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. 4), his petitioner (ECF No. 1) for screening, and petitioner’s request for an evidentiary hearing (ECF No. 6). For the reasons set forth below the court will recommend that the petition be dismissed without leave to amend. Petitioner’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis will be granted and his request for evidentiary hearing will be denied as moot. I. In Forma Pauperis Examination of the in forma pauperis application reveals that petitioner is unable to afford the costs of…