Opinion ID: 745440
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Heading: Effect of Prison Litigation Reform Act

Text: 6 The Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996 establishes special rules governing proceedings by prisoners in forma pauperis. In particular, it provides, the court shall dismiss the case at any time if the court determines that ... (B) the action or appeal ... fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). In Marks v. Solcum, 98 F.3d 494 (9th Cir.1996), we held that this provision applies to all appeals pending on or after April 26, 1996, regardless of when the complaint or notice of appeal was filed. Id. at 496. 3 Because Anderson is proceeding in forma pauperis and has failed to state a claim for relief under Turner and O'Lone, we are required to dismiss the appeal. See id. 7 The appeal is DISMISSED.