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1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 4 RANDY MAESTAS, Case No. 1:23-cv-00467-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO

RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE

v.

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO

PHILLIPS, DISMISS ACTION AS DUPLICATIVE (ECF No. 1) Defendant.

FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE

10 Plaintiff Randy Maestas (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This action was initiated on March 28, 2023. (ECF No. 1.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court screens complaints brought by persons proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). 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 from a defendant who is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). II. Plaintiff’s Allegations …