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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

THOMAS CLINTON, No. CIV S-05-1600-LKK-CMK-P

Plaintiff, 

vs. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

CORRECTIONS, et al.,

Defendants.

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Plaintiff, a state prisoner proceeding pro se, brings this civil rights action pursuant

to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Pending before the court is plaintiff’s “Prayor for a Court Order” (Doc.

179), filed July 20, 2008. 

 Plaintiff’s request is actually a request for injunctive relief. He states his request

is for the court simply to

order United States Attorney General Michael Mukasey to force

the above individuals to work with Plaintiff (and with one another)

and to enforce, violate, investigate, terminate, and prosecute all

individuals that violated administrate state and federal laws. If

these individuals do not act with the same diligence in enforcing

the law in Plaintiff’s controversy then those individuals will face

felony prosecution themselves.

(Motion at 4). 

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Unfortunately, the court lacks jurisdiction to issue an injunction as requested by

plaintiff. Plaintiff’s request for injunctive relief is against individuals who are not named as

defendants in this action. Plaintiff is requesting this court order Attorney General Mukasey to

take action to investigate the allegations plaintiff has made regarding his prison rape. This court

is unable to issue an order against individuals who are not parties to a suit pending before it. See

Zenith Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc., 395 U.S. 100, 112 (1969). As Attorney General

Mukasey is not a party to this action, plaintiff’s request must be denied. 

Based on the foregoing, the undersigned recommends that plaintiff’s request for

injunctive relief and an order directing Attorney General Mukasey to take action to investigate

plaintiff’s allegations of prison rape be denied.

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District

Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within 20 days

after being served with these findings and recommendations, any party may file written

objections with the court. The document should be captioned “Objections to Magistrate Judge's

Findings and Recommendations.” Failure to file objections within the specified time may waive

the right to appeal. See Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

DATED: October 6, 2008

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CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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