Herrera

Herrera v. Benavides

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaApril 20, 20235:22-cv-07600California4,151 words

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOSHUA S. HERRERA,

Case No. 22-cv-07600 BLF (PR) Plaintiff, ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH v. LEAVE TO AMEND

S. BENAVIDES, et al., Defendants.

17 Plaintiff, a state inmate proceeding pro se, filed a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, against officers at Salinas Valley State Prison (“SVSP”). Dkt. No. 1. Plaintiff’s motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis will be addressed in a separate order. Dkt. No. 2. 22 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 governmental entity. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). In its review, the court must identify any upon which relief may be granted or seek monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. See id. § 1915A(b)(1),…

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