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Nature of Suit Code: 320
Nature of Suit: Assault, Libel, and Slander
Cause of Action: 28:1346 Tort Claim

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

FRANKLIN H. WRIGHT,

Plaintiff,

 v.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND

SECURITY,

Defendant. /

No. C 15-03204 JSW

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S

APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN

FORMA PAUPERIS AND DISMISSING

COMPLAINT

Now before the Court is the application for a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) and

application to proceed in forma pauperis filed by plaintiff Franklin H. Wright (“Plaintiff”), who is

proceeding pro se. Having carefully reviewed Plaintiff’s papers and considered her arguments and

the relevant legal authority, and good cause appearing, the Court hereby DENIES Plaintiff’s

application for a TRO, DENIES her application to proceed in forma pauperis and DISMISSES the

action with leave to amend.

A district court may deny in forma pauperis status and sua sponte dismiss an action under

certain circumstances, including when the underlying complaint sought to be filed is frivolous or

when it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2); see also

Cato v. United States, 70 F.3d 1103, 1106 (9th Cir. 1995). In contravention of Federal Rule of Civil

Procedure 8(a), Plaintiff has failed to file a pleading setting forth the grounds upon which this Court

has jurisdiction, “a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to

relief, ... and a demand for judgment for the relief the pleader seeks.” It is not clear who Plaintiff is

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United States District Court

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seeking to sue or what facts Plaintiff alleges occurred. In the absence of such allegations, Plaintiff

fails to state a claim. 

Accordingly, Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis is HEREBY DENIED and

the Complaint is DISMISSED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. If Plaintiff wishes to pursue this

action, he must file an amended complaint setting forth a cognizable legal claim and some factual

basis to support a claim with federal jurisdiction by August 28, 2015. Plaintiff may file a renewed

application to proceed in forma pauperis upon filing an amended complaint. Failure to file timely

an amended complaint shall result in dismissal of this action without prejudice. 

The Court advises Plaintiff that a Handbook for Pro Se Litigants, which contains helpful

information about proceeding without an attorney, is available through the Court’s website or in the

Clerk’s office. The Court also advises Plaintiff that he also may wish to seek assistance from the

Legal Help Center. Plaintiff may call the Legal Help Center at 415-782-8982 or sign up on the 15th

Floor of the San Francisco Courthouse, Room 2796, or on the 4th Floor of the Oakland Courthouse,

Room 470S, for a free appointment with an attorney who may be able to provide basic legal help,

but not legal representation.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: July 30, 2015 

JEFFREY S. WHITE

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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