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5 Oct 2014, 11:02 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 137297 (ED WI, Sept. 27, 2014), a Wisconsin federal district court allowed an inmate to challenge the confiscation of his two folders of religious material and more broadly an unofficial policy that disfavors Nation of Islam as a religion, as well as retaliation against him for his earlier role in getting NOI recognized as a religion.In Covington v Annucci, 2014 N.Y. [read post]
20 Dec 2015, 6:30 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 168837 (ND N Y, Dec. 16, 2015), a New York federal magistrate judge recommended dismissing an inmate's complaint that authorities confiscated his gold cross and chain and would not allow him to designate his religion as both Nation of Islam and Catholic under rules that allow only one designated religion at a time. [read post]
27 Apr 2014, 9:39 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 57335 (MD PA, April 23, 2014), a Pennsylvania federal district court dismissed a Muslim inmate's complaint that his free exercise rights were infringed when his books were confiscated and discarded, preventing him from studying his religion.In JCG v. [read post]
15 Mar 2015, 7:53 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 28511 (WD VA, March 9, 2015), a Virginia federal district court dismissed an inmate's claim that religious books sent to her were improperly confiscated, but allowed her to move ahead with her claim for injunctive relief growing out of her complaint that she has been prohibited from standing on her prayer rug during count procedures as required by her Buddhist faith.In Smith v. [read post]
15 Jan 2017, 10:00 am by Howard Friedman
., Jan 12, 2017), the 5th Circuit upheld dismissal of an inmate's claim that confiscation of his property forced him to modify his daily religious practices.In Sareini v. [read post]
3 Sep 2018, 7:15 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 148188 (WD NC, Aug. 30, 2018), a North Carolina federal district court allowed a Rastafarian inmate to move ahead with claims of confiscation of religious books and items, and forced removal from a vegan diet.In Helm v. [read post]
4 Aug 2013, 6:43 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 105938, June 24, 2013) and dismissed an inmate's claim that his free exercise rights were infringed when, as he was removed from the general inmate population, his property was confiscated including religious materials.In Giorgio v. [read post]
29 Apr 2018, 6:00 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 70204 (SD TX, April 26, 2018), a Texas federal district court dismissed a Muslim inmate's complaint that during Ramadan he was offered only peanut butter sandwiches instead of hot Halal meals, and his charge that items he used for religious purposes were confiscated from his cell in retaliation for his Muslim beliefs. [read post]
28 Aug 2016, 2:48 pm by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 114215 (ND NY, Aug. 24, 2016), a New York federal magistrate judge recommended that a Muslim inmate be allowed to proceed with his complaint that he was not permitted to wear his pants hemmed above the top of his ankle as religiously required; but recommended dismissing complaints over his inability to attend two congregate prayer services and over a cell search that confiscated religious books.In Greene v. [read post]
8 Sep 2013, 9:45 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 126311 (ED CA, Sept. 4, 2013), a California federal magistrate judge recommended allowing an inmate who practiced Thelema to proceed with claims that some of his religious items were confiscated. [read post]
10 Jan 2016, 8:00 am by Howard Friedman
 Plaintiff complains about confiscation of religious material, failure to provide a fruitarian (or acceptable alternative kosher diet), placing of the Holy Books of Creativity on the banned list, and refusal to recognize Creativity as a religion.In Young v. [read post]
2 Oct 2016, 9:02 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 134509 (ED WI, Sept. 29, 2016), a Wisconsin federal district court dismissed an inmate's complaint over confiscation of his materials from Fruit of Islam, a subgroup (considered by authorities as a security threat group) within the religious group Nation of Islam. [read post]
26 Jul 2012, 10:43 am by Mark S. Humphreys
The issue in this case is whether or not a car that was confiscated by authorities that had previously been stolen is a "accidental loss" under the policy at issue. [read post]
21 Jul 2009, 10:45 am
And the case-in-chief fell apart largely because a key witness fled the country unexpectedly, leaving prosecutors without time to rebuild the case. [read post]
1 Jun 2022, 5:01 am by Eugene Volokh
And even if one thinks slippery slopes are possible, what about cases where the slope seems slippery both ways—where both alternative decisions might lead to bad consequences? [read post]
23 Jun 2012, 3:05 am by Lawrence Taylor
       In California, for example, when a citizen is suspected of drunk driving and is arrested, the cop confiscates the license and gives the suspect a "Notice of Suspension". [read post]
16 Jul 2020, 11:14 am by Nathan Dorn
Ultimately, in January 1786, Hamilton won the case for Leonard, arguing that property acquired by a loyalist after a judgment of forfeiture was not subject to confiscation. [read post]
10 May 2007, 4:51 pm
Then again, that was the case for Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, too. [read post]