If plaintiff wishes to stand on his first amended complaint, what are the options?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Gibbs v. Webb, No. 2:18-cv-2817 JAM DB P (E.D. Cal. 2020):

wishes to stand on his first amended complaint. See Edwards v. Marin Park, Inc., 356 F.3d 1058, 1064-65 (9th Cir. 2004) (plaintiff may elect to forego amendment). If the last option is chosen, the undersigned will issue findings and recommendations to dismiss the non-cognizable claims without leave to amend, plaintiff will have an opportunity to object, and the matter will be decided by a District Judge.

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