Artwork Sold on City Grounds Protected by First Amendment; No Permit Required by The City of Sparks, Nevada appealed a district court ruling that allowed artist Steven White to display and sell his paintings in parks and Victoria Square without a permit or prior permission from the City. The appellate …

Prison Music Program Not Constitutionally Required by A Pennsylvania federal district court has held that limitations imposed by prison officials on prisoners performing in “independent” music programs do not violate the constitution. The ruling came after a three-day non-jury trial in a civil rights action filed by prisoner Richard Young. …

$51,050 Paid in WA Retaliation Claim by Mark Wayne Clark had previously prevailed in a retaliation lawsuit against Sgt. Patrick O'Conner while at the Washington State Penitentiary when he was placed in O'Conner's unit at the prison. Shortly thereafter, O'Conner began harassing Clark and instituted disciplinary proceedings stating Clark had …

Prisoners Sell Art Through Prison Art Gallery by Nancy Hochman Creating art can expand our human experience and help us grow. For prisoners, having contact with the outside world is crucial because many are in a place where educational programs, letters or visits are rare or non-existent. The Prisons Foundation …

Jewell v. Gonzales, PA, Order, Bop R Rated Movie Ban, 2006 Case 1:97-cv-00408-SJM-SPB Document 80 Filed 03/17/2006 Page 1 of 55 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA RICHARD JEWELL, et al., Plaintiffs, v. ALBERTO R. GONZALES, et al., Defendants. ) ) ) ) ) …