Salinas v. Brown
Opinion of the Court
ORDER
Ruben R. Salinas, a pro se pre-trial detainee, appeals a district court judgment dismissing his civil rights complaints filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This case has been referred to a panel of the court pursuant to Rule 34(j)(l), Rules of the Sixth Circuit. Upon examination, this panel unanimously agrees that oral argument is not needed. Fed. RApp. P. 34(a).
Seeking monetary and equitable relief, Salinas filed four complaints against the same three defendants: G. Brown, Director of Detention; Fayette County De
Salinas has filed a timely appeal, essentially reasserting the claims raised in his complaints. Salmas also moves for the appointment of counsel.
Upon de novo review, we conclude that the district court properly dismissed the complaints pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A for failure to state a claim. See Brown v. Bargery, 207 F.3d 863, 867 (6th Cir. 2000); Wright v. MetroHealth Med. Ctr., 58 F.3d 1130, 1138 (6th Cir. 1995). The complaints contained no allegations against any of the named defendants. See Dunn v. Tennessee, 697 F.2d 121, 128 (6th Cir. 1982). Salinas did not allege that the defendants had authorized or participated in the alleged constitutional deprivations or had established policies on the matters. Salinas also failed to allege that he had suffered actual injury, such as disease, malnutrition, the inability to sleep, or the inability to practice his own religion. Federal courts lack jurisdiction in the absence of an actual or imminent injury. Miyazawa v. City of Cincinnati 45 F.3d 126, 127 (6th Cir. 1995).
Accordingly, all pending motions are denied, and the district court’s judgment is affirmed. Rule 34(j)(2)(C), Rules of the Sixth Circuit.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Ruben R. SALINAS v. G. BROWN
- Status
- Published