What is the test for dismissing a claim in former pauperis?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Morales v. Soto, 876 F.2d 897 (9th Cir. 1989):

A district court may dismiss a plaintiff's claims filed in former pauperis if "satisfied that the action is frivolous or malicious." 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1915(d) (1982). Redundant claims may also be dismissed under section 1915(d). Hernandez v. Denton, 861 F.2d 1421, 1426 (9th Cir.1988).

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