Bratton

Bratton v. Broomfield

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaOctober 7, 20205:20-cv-03885California1,477 words

Opinion

Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RONALD BRATTON,

Case No. 20-03885 BLF (PR) Plaintiff, ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH v. LEAVE TO AMEND; DENYING MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT

COUNSEL

WARDEN RON BROOMFIELD, et al.,

Defendants. (Docket No. 6)

17 Plaintiff filed the instant pro se civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against prison officials and staff at San Quentin State Prison (“SQSP”) where he is currently incarcerated. Dkt. No. 1. Plaintiff moves for appointment of counsel. Dkt. No. 6. Plaintiff’s motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis shall be addressed in a separate order. 23 DISCUSSION A. Standard of Review A federal court must conduct a preliminary screening in any case in which a prisoner seeks redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a cognizable claims and dismiss any claims that are…

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