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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 DAVID PANGBORN, No. 2:23-cv-2976 KJN P Plaintiff, v. ORDER C/O PETERSON, et al., Defendants. 16 Introduction Plaintiff is a state prisoner, proceeding without counsel, with a civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This proceeding was referred to this court by Local Rule 302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). On December 20, 2023, defendants removed this action from state court. (ECF No. 1.) On December 28, 2023, defendants filed a request for the court to screen plaintiff’s complaint. (ECF No. 4.) Good cause appearing, defendants’ request is granted, and the undersigned herein screens plaintiff’s complaint. Screening Standards The court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). The court must dismiss a complaint or portion thereof if the prisoner raised…