Ralstin

INTRODUCTION

14 Plaintiff Ryan Martin Ralstin brings suit against a social worker for allegedly 15 testifying falsely at a 2020 state court proceeding. His 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint 16 containing these allegations is now before the Court for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 17 § 1915A(a). 18 This action will be dismissed because the main defendant is protected by witness 19 immunity; Ralstin has failed to state any claim for relief against the remaining defendants 20 and he has not specified which constitutional rights were violated by any defendant; and 21 plaintiff’s suit is barred by Supreme Court precedent.

STANDARD OF REVIEW

23 A federal court must conduct a preliminary screening in any case in which a 24 prisoner seeks redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a 25 governmental entity. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). In its review, the court must identify any 26 cognizable claims and dismiss any claims that are frivolous, malicious, fail to state a claim 27 upon which relief may be granted or seek monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. See id. § 1915A(b)(1), (2). Pro se pleadings must be liberally construed. See…