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30 Oct 2016, 7:42 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 149978 (ED CA, Oct. 27, 2016), a California federal magistrate judge dismissed a complaint by a Wiccan inmate that there was a 6 week delay in his beginning to receive vegetarian religious meals after he requested them. [read post]
3 Jul 2016, 11:01 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 83690 (MD TN, June 28, 2016), a Tennessee federal magistrate judge recommended that inmates who are members of the Odinic or Asatru faith be allowed to move ahead with their attempt to obtain approval for group worship and acquisition of various items used during worship ceremonies.In Stile v. [read post]
18 Jul 2010, 1:45 pm by Howard Friedman
Plaintiff claimed that the prison failed to post notices of Wiccan services, that he was denied ritual tools and supplies, that the Wiccan group was forced to meet outside in cold weather, and that he feared retaliation for practicing his religion.In Washington v. [read post]
5 May 2014, 2:48 pm by Sandy Levinson
Our Constitution promises that they may worship in their own way, without fear of penalty or danger, and that in itself is a momentous offering. [read post]
31 Mar 2014, 9:55 am
“God’s prayer-response system has been plagued by massive, chronic backlogs, and many prayers have gone unanswered in the process,” said Gene Suozzi, a Phoenix-area Wiccan. [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]
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]
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]
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]
28 Oct 2022, 1:15 pm by Heather L. Weaver
Yoselin Moreno This past summer, the ACLU and the ACLU of Rhode Island stepped in to represent the Horn and Cauldron, Church of the Earth, a small Wiccan church located in Coventry, Rhode Island. [read post]
3 Jul 2011, 10:57 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 69209 (ED CA, June 27, 2011), a California federal magistrate judge dismissed, with leave to file an amended complaint, a claim that prison officials failed to provide Wiccan inmates with appropriate religious space for their worship services. [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]
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]
16 May 2010, 6:25 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 47263, Jan. 14, 2010) and refused to dismiss a claim that denying use of the prison chapel for Muslim worship without a sponsor violated RLUIPA. [read post]
12 Aug 2012, 10:00 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 111132, July 9, 2012), and dismissed as moot a Wiccan inmate's complaint about the inability to schedule Sabbat and Esbats and holy day worship. [read post]
29 May 2011, 6:40 am by Howard Friedman
LEXIS 55560 (D AZ, May 23, 2011), an Arizona federal district court rejected a complaint by a Wiccan inmate that a prison order treats Native American Sweat Lodge ceremonies more favorably than outdoor ceremonies by other religious groups by barring interruption of Sweat Lodge ceremonies except for security concerns. [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]
9 Jul 2015, 6:00 am by Administrator
Each Thursday we present a significant excerpt, usually from a recently published book or journal article. [read post]