Cordero Anthony Marin v. City of McFarland, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California grants Cordero Anthony Marin's application to proceed in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The court notes that the pro se complaint will be screened under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2) and explains that service materials may be provided if appropriate after screening.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff satisfied the requirements of 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a), and his application to proceed in forma pauperis was granted.
2. A complaint filed by a plaintiff proceeding in forma pauperis is subject to initial screening under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2) for frivolousness, maliciousness, failure to state a claim, or claims seeking relief from an immune defendant.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff satisfied the requirements to commence the action without prepayment of the filing fee under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a).
2. Whether the complaint should be screened immediately under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2) before the court ruled on the in forma pauperis application.

Disposition

other