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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

WAYLAND DEE KIRKLAND,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-00-1331 DFL KJM P

vs.

STRAUSS, et al.,

Defendant. ORDER

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with an action for violation of civil

rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff asks that this case be reassigned to another judge and

magistrate judge under 28 U.S.C. § 144. However, plaintiff’s affidavit in support of his request

is insufficient on its face to show that either the district court judge or the undersigned has a bias

or prejudice against plaintiff stemming from an extrajudicial source. See United States v. Sibla,

624 F.2d 864 (9th Cir. 1980). Having carefully considered the requirements of 28 U.S.C. §§ 144

and 455, the undersigned has determined that referral to a different judge is not required, nor is

sua sponte recusal appropriate. Plaintiff’s April 6, 2006 “request for reassignment” is denied.

DATED: May 8, 2006.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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