What is the test for dismissing an action under Section 1915(d)?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Madsen v. Herman, 961 F.2d 216 (9th Cir. 1992):

The district court may dismiss an action under 1915(d) only if it is frivolous. Neitzke v. Williams, 490 U.S. 319, 324 (1989). A frivolous claim is one which lacks an arguable basis in either law or fact. Id.

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