Cordaro v. Department of Defense
District Court, W.D. New York
1Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK Michael Cordaro, Plaintiff, DECISION and ORDER v. 22-cv-6027-EAW-MJP Lloyd J. Austin, III, Defendant. INTRODUCTION Plaintiff pro se Michael Cordaro moves for the Court to grant him in forma pauperis status. (ECF Nos. 47 & 48, Aug. 23, 2024.) For the reasons that follow, the Court DENIES his motions. APPLICABLE LAW “The federal in forma pauperis statute represents a significant effort to ensure the ability of impoverished litigants to prosecute meri- torious claims or defenses without disadvantage.” Rosa v. Doe,
86 F.4th 1001, 1004
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