Martinez

(PC) Ennis v. Martinez

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaDecember 5, 20231:23-cv-01330California1,872 words

Opinion

Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JOSEPH L. ENNIS, Case No.: 1:23-cv-001330-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO

RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE TO

v. ACTION MARTINEZ, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO

DISMISS ACTION FOR FAILURE TO

Defendant. STATE A CLAIM (ECF No. 12) FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE

18 Plaintiff Joseph L. Ennis (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma 19 pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff’s complaint was screened, 20 and Plaintiff was granted leave to amend. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint is currently before 21 this Court for screening. (ECF No. 12.)

I. Screening Requirement and Standard

23 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 24 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 25 § 1915A(a). …

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