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Date: 07-25-2023
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Case Number: 1:21-cv-12683
Judge: Thomas L. Ludington
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Bay County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Joseph Lucas
Defendant's Attorney: John J. Gillooly and Kathleen Jozwiak
Description: Bay City, Michigan civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued defendants on a prison civil rights theory regarding prison conditions.
The prisoner civil rights law protects the rights of individuals who are incarcerated in prisons and jails. These rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and by federal and state laws.
Some of the most important prisoner civil rights include the right to:
Be free from cruel and unusual punishment
Be treated with respect
Have access to adequate food, clothing, and shelter
Receive medical care
Be able to communicate with the outside world
Practice their religion
Be free from discrimination
Prisoners who believe that their civil rights have been violated can file a complaint with the prison or jail administration. If the complaint is not resolved, the prisoner can file a lawsuit in federal court.
The prisoner civil rights law is an important safeguard for the rights of individuals who are incarcerated. These rights help to ensure that prisoners are treated humanely and that they are not subjected to arbitrary or cruel treatment.
Here are some additional resources about prisoner civil rights:
American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/issues/prisoners-rights
National Prison Project: https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/
Legal Services Corporation: https://www.lsc.gov/
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Outcome: 07/25/2023 47 STIPULATED ORDER for Dismissal With Prejudice. (Woods (Inmate), David Holbrook and Christopher Ottinger Terminated.) Signed by District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. (KWin) (Entered: 07/25/2023)
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