Vargas v. Borla et al - Prisoner Civil Rights
Summary
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a motion to appoint counsel and granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis in a prisoner civil rights case. The plaintiff (Vargas) will proceed without paying court filing fees and will be represented by appointed counsel. Case No. 3:25-cv-10394-JD is assigned to Judge James Donato in San Francisco.
What changed
Judge James Donato granted two procedural motions in Vargas v. Borla et al, Case No. 3:25-cv-10394-JD. The court granted the motion to appoint counsel (Docket 6) and granted the plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Docket 2). These orders allow the prisoner plaintiff to continue pursuing civil rights claims without financial barriers and with legal representation.
No action is required from most organizations. Prison officials named as defendants should ensure proper legal representation is in place and prepare for potential discovery and litigation. The case is ongoing, and additional filings may occur as it progresses toward resolution.
Source document (simplified)
Vargas v. Borla et al
Case Number: 3:25-cv-10394-JD Judge: Donato, James Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Civil Rights Date Filed:
December 5, 2025
Last Filing Date:
March 30, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-30-26 | 8 | ORDER by Judge James Donato granting [4] Motion ; granting [6] Motion to Appoint Counsel. (lrc, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of reco |
| 03-30-26 | 9 | ORDER by Judge James Donato granting [2] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. (lrc, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record |
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