Sanders v. Matthew et al

Filing 3

ORDER Granting 2 IFP signed by Magistrate Judge Gary S. Austin on 3/17/2015. (Martinez, A)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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PHILLIP SANDERS,

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15-cv-00395---GSA

Plaintiff,

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ORDER GRANTING IFP
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v.

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(ECF No. 2)

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MATTHEW, et al.
Defendants.
Plaintiff Phillip Sanders (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint on March 12, 2015 and an

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application to proceed in forma pauperis on that same day. (ECF Nos. 1, 2). Plaintiff has made

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the required showing pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Accordingly, the request to proceed in

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forma pauperis is GRANTED.

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Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2), the Court conducts an initial review of all pro se
complaints for legal sufficiency. The Court must dismiss a complaint or portion thereof if it
determines that the action is legally “frivolous or malicious,” fails to state a claim upon which

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relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief.
28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). If the Court determines that the complaint fails to state a claim, leave to
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amend may be granted to the extent that the deficiencies of the complaint may be cured by

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amendment. Plaintiff is advised that the Court will screen his complaint in due course and issue

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an order addressing the legal sufficiency of his claims. The Court’s screening order will be served

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on Plaintiff by U.S. mail.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

March 17, 2015

/s/ Gary S. Austin
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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