| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
96-16384 and 96-16386
|
James v. Madison Street Jail
Prisoner's sworn statement claiming timely filing of financial statement for in forma pauperis standing bars dismissal. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
95-35760
|
Butterfield v. Bail
Inmate cannot use Section 1983 action to attack prison's use of false information to deny parole. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
95-15897
|
Hook v. State of Arizona
Unforeseeable increase in drug abusers as inmates warrants modifying consent decree on gift packages. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
96-16952
|
Clark v. State of California
Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act are validly enacted pursuant Congress' enforcement clause powers. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
96-16870
|
Armstrong v. Wilson
State prisoners can sue officials for rights under Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 23, 1999 | |
|
97-15304
|
Anderson v. Angelone
Prison regulation barring inmate-led religious activities isn't violation of inmate-minister's First Amendment rights. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 20, 1999 | |
|
96-17119
|
Wade v. Kirkland
Court shouldn't postpone class certification decision if transitory nature of putative class threatens its assembly. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
95-17196
|
Vignolo v. Miller
Not having employment right doesn't bar inmate's action challenging dismissal for failure to relinquish other rights. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
|
96-35398
|
Russell v. Gregoire
Registration and public notification provisions in 'Megan's Law' don't violate convicted sex offenders' constitutional rights. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-15551
|
Freeman v. Arpaio
Denial of access to Muslim services supports First Amendment claim by prisoner. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
|
97-35200 and 97-35201
|
Tierney v. Kupers
Prison Litigation Reform Act counts prisoners' suits dismissed as frivolous before Act in determining filing restrictions. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Jun. 7, 1999 | |
|
96-17108
|
Oluwa v. Gomez
Court must make findings under Prison Litigation Act to justify relief in prisoner's religious accommodation claim. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
95-56404
|
Johnson v. Meltzer
No summary judgment in prisoner's action for administration of experimental drug without consent where facts disputed. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 26, 1999 | |
|
97-16069 and 97-16071
|
Taylor v. United States
Prison Litigation Reform Act doesn't extinguish valid, pre-existing consent decrees. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
96-56208
|
Martinez v. Gomez
Limitations period on civil rights claim is tolled for prisoner serving life with possibility of parole. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
96-827
|
Crawford-El v. Britton
Plaintiff need not prove improper motive of officials by clear and convincing evidence. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 24, 1999 | |
|
98-3235
|
Flanery v. Wagner
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
98-2225
|
Powell v. Carter
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 19, 1999 | |
|
97-55702
|
Thomas v. Gomez
Court of appeals lacks jurisdiction over interlocutory appeal of qualified immunity ruling involving disputed material facts. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
96-56208
|
Martinez v. Gomez
Limitations period on civil rights claim is tolled for prisoner serving life with possibility of parole. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
95-35161
|
Canell v. Lightner
Correctional officer's evangelizing doesn't violate establishment clause or interfere with inmate's free exercise. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
May 11, 1999 | |
|
98-5242
|
Wilder v. United States of America
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 29, 1999 | |
|
97-3346
|
Thomas v. Leslie
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 22, 1999 | |
|
98-1287
|
Cimino v. Rowe
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 20, 1999 | |
|
98-3352
|
Dennison v. United States of America
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 15, 1999 | |
|
97-1209
|
Sule v. United States
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
|
98-6203
|
Lopez v. LeMaster
County sheriff is liable for harm to inmate when he knew of dangerous jail conditions, yet failed to abate them. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
|
98-3236
|
Stewart v. Thomas
Order |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 12, 1999 | |
|
96-17277 and 97-16237
|
Madrid v. Gomez
Provisions of Prison Litigation Reform Act limiting attorney fees apply to cases pending before Act's enactment. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 | |
|
97-16021
|
Mauro v. Arpaio
County prison regulation prohibiting inmates' possession of sexually explicit material is unconstitutionally overbroad. |
Prisoners Rights |
|
Apr. 5, 1999 |
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