Because Mr. Hall is proceeding pro se, the court must construe his pleadings liberally. Allred v. United States, Case No. 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 112542, *2 (D. Utah Dec. 3, 2009) (quoting Hall v. Bellmon, 935 F.2d 1106, 1110 (10th Cir. 1991)). However, Mr. Hall still has the burden to allege "sufficient facts on which a recognized legal claim could be based," and it is not proper for the "court to assume the role of advocate for the pro se litigant.