Opinion
Case No. 11-C-399.
April 27, 2011
ORDER
Plaintiff has petitioned for leave to proceed in forma pauperis in this Social Security action. An indigent plaintiff may commence a federal court action, without paying required costs and fees, upon submission of an affidavit asserting inability "to pay such fees or give security therefor" and stating "the nature of the action, defense or appeal and affiant's belief that the person is entitled to redress." 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). Plaintiff filed the required affidavit of indigence. Upon review of that affidavit, it appears that plaintiff is unable to pay the filing fee. Accordingly, the motion to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED.
Therefore, the clerk shall serve a copy of the complaint and this order on the Commissioner of Social Security. Plaintiff shall provide the Defendant with copies of all future motions or papers filed by the plaintiff in this action.