(SS)(PS) Jameson v. Commissioner of Social Security

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 BARRY S.J. JAMESON, No. 2:23-cv-1305 DB Plaintiff, v. ORDER KILOLO KIJAKAZI, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, 15 Defendant. 17 Plaintiff Barry Jameson is proceeding in this action pro se. This matter was referred to the undersigned in accordance with Local Rule 302(c)(21) and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Pending before the court are plaintiff’s complaint, motion to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915, motion for permission for electronic filing, and request for status. (ECF Nos. 1- 4.) Plaintiff’s complaint alleges that the Social Security Administration has failed to grant plaintiff a timely hearing. The court is required to screen complaints brought by parties proceeding in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2); see also Lopez v. Smith, 203 F.3d 1122, 1129 (9th Cir. 2000) (en banc). I. Plaintiff’s Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis Plaintiff’s in forma pauperis application…