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15 Nov 2009, 6:00 am
LEXIS 104469 (WD NC, Nov. 3, 2009), a North Carolina federal district court dismissed claims for both damages and an injunction by a Wiccan prisoner who claimed Wiccans were not allowed to have group religious services and that he was denied certain religious items. [read post]
1 Nov 2009, 11:00 pm
McDonald, who is serving a sentence for sexual assault of a teenage girl, asserted in his petition for a name change that he is "a lifetime member of Witch School," a "recognized Wiccan Priest" and has "successfully completed Correllian Wicca â€â [read post]
8 Oct 2009, 7:40 am
., Oct. 6, 2009), the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals remanded for trial a Wiccan inmate's claims under the 1st Amendment and RLUIPA, alleging that prison officials wrongly denied his requests for devotional items for in-cell and group use, and that Wiccan inmates are not allowed to meet to celebrate the eight Wiccan holy days or for group worship without the supervision of an approved volunteer.In Brown v. [read post]
27 Sep 2009, 5:10 am
LEXIS 86885 (D KS, Sept. 22, 2009), a Kansas federal district court rejected claims that Assembly of Yahweh inmates were not given adequate time for worship. [read post]
26 Aug 2009, 11:51 pm
Wiccan volunteers also lead worship sessions at two TDCJ facilities outside of Houston, department spokesman Jason Clark said. [read post]
12 Jun 2009, 3:05 am
Prisoner Dale Burke claimed that prison authorities reduced the time for Hindu worship services from two to one hour per week, eliminating services on Thursdays; denied him certain items that are essential parts of Hindu worship; and failed to find an outside volunteer to help Burke study his religion.In McReaken v. [read post]
15 Mar 2009, 6:00 am
LEXIS 16951 (ED CA, Feb. 20, 2009), a California federal magistrate judge dismissed, with leave to file an amended complaint, free exercise, equal protection and RLUIPA claims brought by a Wiccan prisoner who claimed that religious activities for the Wiccan/Pagan Community in his facility were insufficient-- only one hour of worship every Saturday.In Buckner v. [read post]
22 Feb 2009, 11:00 pm
However the magistrate judge recommended denying relief on plaintiff's claim that separate worship space for Muslims should be provided.In State ex rel. [read post]
5 Oct 2008, 11:30 am
LEXIS 76608 (ED MO, Sept. 30, 2008), involved free exercise and RLUIPA claims by a Wiccan who had been civilly committed to the Missouri Sexual Offender Treatment Center. [read post]
11 Nov 2007, 4:28 pm
LEXIS 82296 (D UT, Nov. 5, 2007), a Utah federal district court rejected First Amendment and RLUIPA challenges by a Wiccan inmate to confiscation of certain religious books and writings and to his interrogation by authorities regarding his religious beliefs and practices. [read post]
13 Jun 2007, 9:37 am
LEXIS 41247 (WD KY, June 3, 2007), a Kentucky federal district court permitted a Jewish prisoner who was not permitted to attend Muslim worship services to proceed with a First Amendment claim. [read post]
24 Apr 2007, 8:28 pm
There are 1,800 Wiccans in the armed forces, according to a Pentagon survey cited in the suit, and Wiccans have their faith mentioned in official handbooks for military chaplains and noted on their dog tags. [read post]
12 Nov 2006, 10:52 am
LEXIS 81216 (ED MO, Nov. 6, 2006), a Missouri federal district court permitted a Wiccan prisoner to proceed with his claim that his free exercise rights were infringed when prison officials confiscated black candles and other ritual items, saying they were used in "darker worship styles".In Modena v. [read post]
