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Publications Lawsuit Settled in Alabama
On February 28, 1998, U.S. district judge U.W. Clemon approved the final settlement in a lawsuit challenging a year of blanket censorship at Donaldson Correctional Facility (DCF), Alabama's highest security prison.
In March, 1997, DCF warden Steve Dees implemented a policy that banned all periodicals not included on a list ...
In March, 1997, DCF warden Steve Dees implemented a policy that banned all periodicals not included on a list ...
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More from Cayce Moore:
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- $3.4 Million Settlement for Minnesota Jail Death Called “Real-Life Nightmare”, May 1, 2025. Drug Overdose, Settlements, Medical Neglect/Malpractice.

