In the intricate web of laws governing the rights of individuals, one critical statute stands out for its protection of religious freedoms in challenging environments: The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Enacted in 2000...
Read MoreHere’s my listing of the Top 10 United States Supreme Court cases involving prisoner civil rights. As a bonus, I’m also including an eleventh case frequently ignored by prisoners. Most cases challenging prisoner rights are filed by prison...
Read MoreHow does an inmate respond to retaliation in the prison environment? From an outsider’s perspective, almost anyone with basic legal knowledge can answer that inmate retaliation claims are litigated in Section 1983 civil rights lawsuits. But wha...
Read MoreInmate retaliation is a dark reality within correctional facilities, where power dynamics and tensions between inmates and staff can escalate into harmful acts of retribution. In this blog post, we delve into the intricate web of prisoner retaliation...
Read MoreIn the realm of federal incarceration, where justice and mercy intersect, lies the concept of what is known as compassionate release. This provision, outlined in 18 U.S.C. §3582, serves as a beacon of hope for incarcerated individuals facing dire cir...
Read MoreIn a society that prides itself on upholding civil rights and justice, it’s disheartening to acknowledge that one of the places where these principles are most frequently disregarded is within the walls of our prison system. The United States h...
Read MoreThe concept of civil rights is fundamental to ensuring the protection of individuals’ liberties, regardless of their background or circumstances. Even within the walls of correctional institutions, the rights of prisoners should be upheld and r...
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