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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1983 Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MAHMOOD YOONESSI,

Plaintiff,

v.

LETITIA JAMES, et al.,

Defendants.

No. 2:23-cv-0023 TLN DB PS

ORDER

Plaintiff Mahmood Yoonessi is proceeding in this action pro se. This matter was referred 

to the undersigned in accordance with Local Rule 302(c)(21) and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). On

April 7, 2023, defendant Kyle Wilcox filed a motion for an extension of time to respond to the 

complaint and noticed the motion for hearing before the undersigned on May 19, 2023. (ECF 

Nos. 10 & 12.) Defendant’s motion explains that additional time is needed to evaluate plaintiff’s 

complaint. The undersigned finds that the defendant has established good cause for granting an 

extension of time to respond.1

Moreover, pursuant to Local Rule 230(c) plaintiff was to file an opposition or a statement 

of non-opposition to defendant’s motion not less “than fourteen (14) days after the motion was 

filed.” Plaintiff, however, has failed to file a timely opposition or statement of non-opposition. 

1 The undersigned also finds defendant’s motion suitable for resolution without a hearing 

pursuant to Local Rule 230(g).

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The failure of a party to comply with the Local Rules or any order of the court “may be 

grounds for imposition by the Court of any and all sanctions authorized by statute or Rule or 

within the inherent power of the Court.” Local Rule 110. Any individual representing himself or 

herself without an attorney is bound by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules, and

all applicable law. Local Rule 183(a). Failure to comply with applicable rules and law may be 

grounds for dismissal or any other sanction appropriate under the Local Rules. Id. In light of 

plaintiff’s pro se status, and in the interests of justice, the court will provide plaintiff with an 

opportunity to show good cause for plaintiff’s conduct.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff show cause in writing within fourteen days of the date of this order as to why 

this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution2

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2. Defendant’s April 7, 2023 motion for an extension of time (ECF No. 10) is granted;

3. Within twenty-eight days of the date of this order defendant shall file a response to 

plaintiff’s complaint; 

4. The May 19, 2023 hearing of defendant’s motion is vacated; and 

5. Plaintiff is cautioned that the failure to timely comply with this order may result in the 

recommendation that this case be dismissed.

DATED: May 10, 2023 /s/ DEBORAH BARNES 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

DLB:6

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2 Alternatively, if plaintiff no longer wishes to pursue this civil action, plaintiff may comply with 

this order by filing a request for voluntary dismissal pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules 

of Civil Procedure.

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