Robert Blue v. Howard Skolnik;

This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent*
except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
The panel unanimously concludes this case is suitable for decision**
without oral argument. See Fed. R. App. P. 34(a)(2).
NOT FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
ROBERT BLUE,
Plaintiff - Appellant,
v.
HOWARD SKOLNIK; et al.,
Defendants - Appellees.
No. 12-17394
D.C. No. 3:11-cv-00010-LRH-
VPC
MEMORANDUM*
Appeal from the United States District Court
for the District of Nevada
Edward C. Reed, Senior District Judge, Presiding
Submitted May 28, 2013**
Before: O’SCANNLAIN, W. FLETCHER, and CALLAHAN, Circuit Judges.
Plaintiff Robert Blue appeals pro se the district court’s denial of his request
for preliminary injunctive relief against defendant prison officials. We have
jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1292(a)(1), and we affirm.
FILED
JUN 03 2013
MOLLY C. DWYER, CLERK
U .S. C OU R T OF APPE ALS

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Our sole inquiry is whether the district court abused its discretion in denying
preliminary injunctive relief, and we conclude the district court did not abuse its
discretion. Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, 555 U.S. 7, 24 (2008)
(listing factors for district court to consider); Sports Form, Inc. v. United Press
Int’l, 686 F.2d 750, 752-53 (9th Cir. 1982) (explaining limited scope of review).
AFFIRMED.

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