Standley

Standley v. Clifton

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaJune 30, 20235:23-cv-00509California1,827 words

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 CAMERON STANDLEY, Case No. 23-cv-00509-HSG

Plaintiff, ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH LEAVE

TO AMEND

v.

JUSTIN CLIFTON, et al., Defendants.

12 Plaintiff, an inmate at Corcoran State Prison, has filed a pro se action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against prison officials at San Quentin State Prison (“SQSP”), where he was previously housed. His complaint (Dkt. No. 1) is now before the Court for review under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. Plaintiff has been granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis in a separate order. 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 cognizable claims and dismiss any claims that are frivolous, malicious, fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted…

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