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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ANTHONY SOTO FERNANDEZ, Case No. 1:23-cv-0855 BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DENYING MOTION TO APPOINT

COUNSEL

v.

PIO CRUZ, et al., SCREENING ORDER GRANTING

PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED

Defendants. COMPLAINT OR NOTIFY COURT OF

WILLINGNESS TO PROCEED ON

COGNIZABLE CLAIM

17 (ECF No. 1)

THIRTY (30) DAY DEADLINE

Plaintiff Anthony Soto Fernandez (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff’s complaint is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 1.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous or malicious, if…