Judges and Judiciary
Jan. 14, 2005
There Are Federal Judges Who Won't Compromise Inmates' Rights
There are so many instances of federal courts disregarding meritorious prisoner rights claims, especially those brought by inmates in pro per, that when judges do their job, it is worth taking note. This month, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel handed down two decisions in favor of inmates who litigated on their own behalf. In both cases, the panel decided correctly.
Robert L. Bastian Jr.
Partner Bastian & Dini
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Email: robbastian@aol.com
Whittier Law School
There are so many instances of federal courts disregarding meritorious prisoner rights claims, especially those brought by inmates in pro per, that when judges do their job, it is worth taking note. This month, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel handed down two decisions in favor of inmates who litigated on their own behalf. In both cases, the panel decided correctly.
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