Epperson
Epperson v. U.S. House of Senate
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 CHRIS EPPERSON, Case No. 1:23-cv-00781-ADA-BAM Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING DISMISSAL
v. (Docs. 5, 6) U.S. HOUSE OF SENATE,
FOURTEEN-DAY DEADLINE
Defendant. 16 Plaintiff Chris Epperson (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, initiated this civil action on May 22, 2023. (Doc. 1.) On August 21, 2023, the Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint and granted him leave to amend within thirty (30) days. (Doc. 4.) Plaintiff’s first amended complaint, filed on September 25, 2023, is currently before the Court for screening. (Doc. 6.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court screens complaints brought by persons proceeding in 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…