(PC) Donaldson v. Garland

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 RICHARD JULIUS DONALDSON, No. 21-cv-1178 DJC KJN P Plaintiff, v. ORDER MERRICK GARLAND, et al., Defendants. 16 Plaintiff is a former federal prisoner, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis. This action proceeds on plaintiff’s Bivens claims based on Eighth Amendment allegations against defendants Allred and Tabor contained in the amended complaint. (ECF Nos. 17, 42.) On May 30, 2023, plaintiff filed a motion for an extension of time to respond to a request for production of documents propounded by defendant Tabor. Plaintiff states he needs time to consult with an attorney on how to respond. It is unclear on what date defendant Tabor propounded the discovery request. Plaintiff appears to seek an extension of 75 days. (ECF No. 51.) Neither defendant responded to plaintiff’s motion, and the discovery deadline expired on June 23, 2023. “The district court is given broad discretion in supervising the pretrial phase…