While the statute of limitations is an affirmative defense, a district court may properly dismiss an in forma pauperis complaint under 28 U.S.C. § 1915 when it is apparent the statute of limitations has expired. Myers v. Vogal, 960 F.2d 750, 751 (8th Cir. 1992); see also Morris v. Hewitt, No. 20-CV-05175, 2020 WL 6140451, at *2 (W.D. Ark. Oct. 19, 2020) (dismissing case pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A as barred by the statute of limitations).