What is the test for making claims of error for an appellant proceeding pro se?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Vega v. Rell, 14-137 (2nd Cir. 2015):

need not manufacture claims of error for an appellant proceeding pro se, especially when he has raised an issue below and elected not to pursue it on appeal." LoSacco v. City of Middletown, 71 F.3d 88, 93 (2d Cir. 1995) (citation omitted).

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