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$95,000 Paid to Nevada Prisoner Denied Muslim Prayer; Pending Cases Allege Continued Discrimination Against Non-Protestants by Chuck Sharman On December 6, 2024, two Nevada prisoners filed notices as interested parties in the religious discrimination case of a third, Said Elmajzoub. By that point, he had won a $95,000 settlement from …
Wiccan Nevada Prisoner Wins 18-Year Fight for Religious Items by Clark Nelly On November 13, 2024, Nevada prisoner Anthony Thomas Chernetsky finally secured what he had fought over 18 years to get from the state Department of Corrections (DOC): Permission to use natural anointing oils and build a sweatlodge to …
Muslim New York Prisoner’s Free Exercise of Religion Claim Reinstated by David Reutter by David M. Reutter On May 15, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed summary judgment on a New York prisoner’s First Amendment free exercise claim while also affirming a jury’s verdict …
Article • January 15, 2025 • from PLN January, 2025
Lawsuits by Michigan Prisoner Yield $57,750 in Settlements, Plus Policy Changes by In a letter received in August 2024, Michigan state prisoner John Patrick Moore II notified PLN about three successful lawsuits he filed against the state Department of Corrections (DOC) which resulted in settlement agreements. In an important case, …
Article • November 15, 2024 • from PLN November, 2024
Fifth Circuit Revives Texas Prisoner’s Suit Alleging Interference With His Muslim Religious Practice by David Reutter by David M. Reutter On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found error in a lower court’s judgment for Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) officials in a …
Article • May 1, 2023 • from PLN May, 2023
Fifth Circuit Revives Suit by Nation of Gods and Earth Prisoner Demanding Religious Recognition by Texas Prison Officials by Matthew Clarke by Matt Clarke On July 11, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a Texas prisoner’s suit against officials with the state Department of Criminal …
Brief • March 7, 2023
Shaw v. Davis, NV, Settlement, Religious Freedom, 2023 March 9, 2023 Episcopal Facilitator Agreement Modifying the Non-Monetary Terms of the Settlement Agreement and Full and Final Release in the Matter of Norman Shaw, et. al, v. Scott Davis, et. al., Case No. 3: l 8-cv-00551MMD-CLB ("Episcopal Facilitator Agreement") Page 1 …
Eleventh Circuit Says Passover Sign-Up Requirement in Florida Jail Passes Constitutional Muster by David Reutter by David M. Reutter On June 10, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a Florida jail’s policy requiring detainees to sign up for Passover meals 45 days in advance …
Elmajzoub v. Davis, NV, Order, Conditions of Confinement, 2022 Case 3:19-cv-00196-MMD-CSD Document 99 Filed 11/23/22 Page 1 of 2 1 2 3 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 4 DISTRICT OF NEVADA 5 *** 6 7 8 9 SAID ELMAJZOUB, v. Case No. 3:19-cv-00196-MMD-CSD Plaintiff, ORDER SCOTT DAVIS, et al., Defendants. 10 …
Article • August 1, 2022 • from PLN August, 2022
Ninth Circuit Strikes Nevada Ban on Muslim Prisoner’s Scented Prayer Oil, Allows Conditions-of-Confinement Claim Also to Proceed by Mark Wilson by Mark Wilson On January 26, 2022, a Muslim Nevada prisoner notched his second victory in as many months against state prison officials at the U.S. Court of Appeals for …
Article • August 1, 2022 • from PLN August, 2022
Tenth Circuit Reinstates Federal Prisoner’s Claim Against BOP Over Denial of Muslim Group Prayer Five Times a Day by Matthew Clarke by Matt Clarke On February 9, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reinstated the claim of a Muslim federal prisoner allegedly frustrated in his attempts …
Article • June 1, 2022 • from PLN June, 2022
Sixth Circuit: Michigan DOC’s Years-Long Delay in Access to Religious Services and Items Constitutes Constructive Denial of Religious Exercise by Jacob Barrett by Jacob Barrett On November 9, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that a six-year delay in replying to a Michigan prisoner’s request …
Article • March 1, 2022 • from PLN March, 2022
Michigan DOC Agrees to Expand Recognition of Religious Groups After DOJ Investigation by On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had reached an agreement with the Michigan Department of Corrections (DOC) that resolves an investigation begun nearly two years earlier into denial of religious exercise …
Article • December 10, 2021
Non-Incarcerated and Incarcerated Plaintiffs Have Article III Standing to Challenge the Policy Changes by On October 18, 2021 the United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of prisoners and several unincorporated associations and individual members of the Religious Society of Friends ("Quakers") motion for a …
DOJ Settlement Between USA and Michigan DOC, Right to Religious Worship, 2021 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (“AGREEMENT”) I. 1. INTRODUCTION On December 10, 2019, the United States began an investigation into the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) pursuant to the Religious Land Use …
Article • December 1, 2020 • from PLN December, 2020
For Some Faiths in Los Angeles County Jails, Volunteer Chaplains Are in Short Supply by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney The chaplains of various faiths in the jails of Los Angeles County are united in a common mission: remind prisoners of their humanity. Often in one-on-one visits, the chaplains patiently …
Pack v. Mueller, IL, Settlement, Right to Religious Worship, 2020 Information Sheet for Case Number Official Case# Case# 17-CV-880-MJR-SCW 17-880 IDOC# Plaintiffs: Case Filed Pack, James #818835 v. Mueller, et al. Defendants: Received 1/2/19 Date Served Status closed 1/10/19. Class Action On Appeal Spears Oppoc;ine C.ounc;f'I: Institutions: Pro Se Issues: …
Article • November 1, 2020 • from PLN November, 2020
Sixth Circuit Reverses and Allows Ohio Prisoner’s Civil Rights Lawsuit to Proceed by David Reutter by David M. Reutter The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the grant of summary judgment to Ohio prison officials in a civil rights action alleging a prisoner’s rights were violated because he was denied …
Sangraal v. Flagg, IL, Settlement, Retaliation for Lawsuit, 2020 Information Sheet for Case Number Official Case# Case# 16-550 SD 16-CV-550 Sangraal, Benjamin #M35692 v. Flagg, et al. IDOC# Plaintiffs: Filed Case Name Defendants: x/xx/xx Date Served Status Received closed 8/25/16 Class Action On Appeal Spears Opposing Counsel: Institutions: Pro Se …
Galvan v Sterrett IL Settlement 2020 Information Sheet for Case Number Case# Official Case# 18-1522 SD 18-CV-1522-SMY-RJD IDOC# Plaintiffs: Case Filed Ga lva n, Anthony #Y15830 v. Sterrett, et al. Defendants: 8/28/ 18 Date Served Status Received closed 9/5/18 Class Action On Appea l Spe,:ir~ Opposing Counsel: Institutions: Pro Se …
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