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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JAMES M. LANIER,

Plaintiff,

v.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY OFFICIALS 

ASSOCIATION et al.,

Defendants.

1:14-cv-1938----GSA

ORDER GRANTING IFP

(Doc. 2)

Plaintiff James M. Lanier (“Plaintiff”), appearing pro se, filed a complaint and an 

application to proceed in forma pauperis on December 4, 2014. (Docs. 1, 2). A review of 

Plaintiff’s application reveals that he has made the requisite showing under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)

and is entitled to proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, his application to proceed in forma 

pauperis is GRANTED. 

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 

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determines that the action is legally “frivolous or malicious,” fails to state a claim upon which 

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 

amend may be granted to the extent that the deficiencies of the complaint may be cured by 

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

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

on Plaintiff by U.S. mail.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: December 23, 2014 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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