Case: U.S. v. Natchitoches Parish

5:78-01086 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Filed Date: May 2, 1978

Closed Date: 1979

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Case Summary

On May 2, 1978, the federal government filed a lawsuit against the Natchitoches Parish Jail in Louisiana to enjoin the defendants from discriminating on the basis of race in the jail. On October 23, 1978, the parties entered into a consent decree enjoining the jail from classifying inmates on the basis of race. On August 1, 1979, the court dismissed the case. We have no further information on this case.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (3/11/2006)

People


Judge(s)

Stagg, Thomas E. Jr. (Louisiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Allen, Frances O. (Louisiana)

Days, Drew S. III (District of Columbia)

Shaheen, Edward L. (Louisiana)

Attorney for Defendant

Harrington, Eric R. (Louisiana)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

5:78-01086

Docket Sheet

Aug. 1, 1979

Aug. 1, 1979

Docket

Memorandum for the Attorney General

No Court

Aug. 8, 1979

Aug. 8, 1979

Justification Memo

Docket

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Case Details

State / Territory: Louisiana

Case Type(s):

Jail Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 2, 1978

Closing Date: 1979

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

United States Department of Justice

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Natchitoches Parish (Natchitoches), County

Case Details

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 1978 - 0

Issues

General:

Classification / placement

Discrimination-basis:

Race discrimination

Type of Facility:

Government-run