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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Federal Question: Bivens Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DONTE ROLANDO HARRIS,

Plaintiff, 1: 09 CV 00781 YNP GSA (PC) 

vs. ORDER RE MOTIONS (DOCS 4, 10, 11, 12)

H. A. RIOS, et al.,

Defendants.

Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro and in forma pauperis in a civil rights action

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff has consented to magistrate judge jurisdiction pursuant to

28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1). Pending before the court are Plaintiff’s motions for correction and

amendment, for permissive joinder of parties and for a preliminary injunction.

In his motions for correction and/or amendment, Plaintiff indicates that his action is

brought pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, 5 U.S.C. § 702, et seq. Plaintiff objects

the any attempts to construe the action as a civil rights action. On February 3, 2010, an order was

entered, granting Plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint. In his amended complaint,

Plaintiff must clearly set forth the legal authority for this court’s jurisdiction. Accordingly, the

motions for correction and/or amendment are moot. In his motion for joinder, Plaintiff seeks to

add a party as a defendant. In his amended complaint, Plaintiff may add another defendant. 

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Plaintiff is free to name additional defendants in his amended complaint. The motion granting

leave to file an amended complaint therefore renders Plaintiff’s motion moot.

In his motion for a preliminary injunction, Plaintiff seeks an order enjoining Jesus Valero

from confiscating certain items of Plaintiff’s personal property, including his mail. Jesus Valero

is not a defendant in this action, and has not been served with the complaint nor entered an

appearance. The court must have personal jurisdiction over the parties to be enjoined; it may not

enjoin defendants not yet served or before the court. Zepeda v. United States I.N.S., 753 F.2d

719, 727 (9 Cir. 1983). th

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff’s motions for amendment and for joinder are denied as moot.

2. Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunctive relief is denied.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: February 11, 2010 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

6i0kij UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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