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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

WILLIAM ROUSER,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-93-0767 LKK GGH P

vs.

THEO WHITE, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff is presently proceeding through counsel with a civil rights action

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On November 10, 2005, plaintiff himself filed two motions for

injunctive relief. In one of the motions, plaintiff alleges that prison officials at Mule Creek State

Prison (MCSP) have enforced grooming regulations against him in violation of his right to

religious freedom. In the other motion, plaintiff alleges that prison officials at MCSP will not let

him order religious items such as candles, incense, oils and herbs. 

This once settled case, and case reported at one time to be on the verge of a

second settlement, continues to wander aimlessly. Plaintiff’s present counsel has scheduled a

motion seeking to be relieved as counsel. However, he has not been relieved at the present time,

and plaintiff’s pro se filings are presently ineffectual.

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The court also observes that the amended complaint on which this action is

proceeding contains no allegations regarding grooming regulations. In fact, the operative

complaint contains no allegations regarding conditions at MCSP. The court cannot entertain a

motion for injunctive relief concerning matters not encompassed by the operative complaint. 

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motions for injunctive relief

filed November 10, 2005 (nos. 212 and 213) are vacated without prejudice to their renewal upon

the filing of an amended complaint.

The parties are placed on notice that no matter what the outcome of the motion to

withdraw as counsel, this case will be placed on a strict schedule which will not be altered absent

extraordinary cause.

The Clerk shall serve plaintiff Rouser at his last given address. See docket #214.

DATED: 11/22/05

/s/ Gregory G. Hollows

 

 GREGORY G. HOLLOWS 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

rous767.vac

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