Case: Jones v. Mabry

5:78-cv-00113 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas

Filed Date: July 21, 1978

Closed Date: 1999

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Case Summary

On July 21, 1978, Arkansas prisoners filed a pro se class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Arkansas Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The prisoners alleged that their constitutional rights had been violated by the Arkansas prisons' hair length requirements, which conflicted with the exercise of their religious beliefs. In 1979, the parties entered into a settlement agreement, in which the defendants agreed that no stand…

On July 21, 1978, Arkansas prisoners filed a pro se class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Arkansas Department of Corrections in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The prisoners alleged that their constitutional rights had been violated by the Arkansas prisons' hair length requirements, which conflicted with the exercise of their religious beliefs. In 1979, the parties entered into a settlement agreement, in which the defendants agreed that no standard hair length or styles would be required of the inmates.

In 1998, the Arkansas Department of Corrections enacted a new grooming policy, which standardized hair length and prohibited beards. On April 29, 1998, members of the 1978 class action lawsuit moved for contempt or breach of the settlement agreement; defendants responded by asking the court to terminate the settlement agreement pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) of 1995. On November 24, 1998, Magistrate Judge H. David Young recommended that the court decide for the defendants. On December 9, 1998, Judge Henry Woods agreed, and terminated the settlement agreement. The plaintiffs appealed the termination.

On December 6, 1999, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (Judge Pasco M. Bowman II, Judge George G. Fagg, and Judge Diana E. Murphy) issued a per curiam opinion affirming the district court's termination of the settlement agreement. Jones v. Mabry 205 F.3d 1346 (8th Cir. 1999).

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (3/11/2006)

Jessica Kincaid (3/15/2015)

People


Judge(s)

Bowman, Pasco Middleton II (Missouri)

Fagg, George Gardner (Iowa)

Attorney for Defendant

Brown, Darrell F. (Arkansas)

Hardage, Albert Carter (Arkansas)

Merritt, Sara F. (Arkansas)

Judge(s)

Bowman, Pasco Middleton II (Missouri)

Fagg, George Gardner (Iowa)

Murphy, Diana E. (Minnesota)

Woods, Henry (Arkansas)

Young, H. David (Arkansas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

5:79-cv-00054

DOCKET [PACER]

July 14, 1998

July 14, 1998

Docket

5:78-cv-00113

Docket (PACER)

Jan. 18, 2000

Jan. 18, 2000

Docket
518

5:78-cv-00113

Findings and Recomendations

Nov. 24, 1998

Nov. 24, 1998

Magistrate Report/Recommendation
521

5:78-cv-00113

Order [Regarding Findings and Recommendations]

Dec. 9, 1998

Dec. 9, 1998

Order/Opinion

99-01396

Unpublished Opinion

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Dec. 6, 1999

Dec. 6, 1999

Order/Opinion

Docket

Last updated Jan. 14, 2024, 3:03 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link

Docket Modification (Utility Event) Case consolidated 5:78−cv−113 with member cases 5:79−cv−54 (bsm) (Entered: 06/29/1998)

June 6, 1979

June 6, 1979

Docket Modification (Utility Event) terminating case (former empl) (Entered: 11/27/1989)

Oct. 31, 1979

Oct. 31, 1979

Docket Modification (Utility Event) Case reopened (former empl) (Entered: 11/27/1989)

May 16, 1984

May 16, 1984

Docket Modification (Utility Event) terminating case (former empl) (Entered: 11/27/1989)

April 22, 1987

April 22, 1987

434

MOTION by plaintiff Larry W Jones for order to show cause , and for contempt citation, breach of contract injunctive and monetary relief. (maj) (Entered: 10/26/1989)

July 27, 1989

July 27, 1989

435

ORDER by Magistrate H. D. Young deft to file response to motion for order to show cause [434−1] by 10/16/89; deft to file response to motion for contempt citation, breach of contract injunctive and monetary relief [434−2] by 10/16/89 (cc: all counsel) (maj) (Entered: 10/26/1989)

Oct. 6, 1989

Oct. 6, 1989

436

MOTION by A L Lockhart to extend time to respond to Jones' Motion for Order to show Cause and for Contempt. (maj) (Entered: 10/26/1989)

Oct. 13, 1989

Oct. 13, 1989

437

ORDER by Judge Henry Woods granting motion to extend time to respond to Jones' Motion for Order to show Cause and for Contempt [436−1] [434−1] [434−2] (cc: all counsel) (maj) Modified on 03/02/1998 (Entered: 10/26/1989)

Oct. 17, 1989

Oct. 17, 1989

438

Response by defendant to motion for order to show cause and for contempt [434−1] [434−2] (bsm) Modified on 03/02/1998 (Entered: 11/08/1989)

Nov. 2, 1989

Nov. 2, 1989

440

Partial Recommended Disposition by Magistrate H. D. Young concerning motion for contempt citation, breach of contract injunctive and monetary relief; recommended that mot to hold A.L. Lockhart in contempt be denied; obj due 12/24/89 [434−2] (bsm) Modified on 03/02/1998 (Entered: 12/13/1989)

Dec. 13, 1989

Dec. 13, 1989

441

OBJECTIONS by plaintiff Larry W Jones to Recommended Disposition [440−1] [440−2] (bsm) Modified on 03/02/1998 (Entered: 12/27/1989)

Dec. 26, 1989

Dec. 26, 1989

441

MOTION by plaintiff Larry W Jones for evidentiary hearing (bsm) (Entered: 12/27/1989)

Dec. 26, 1989

Dec. 26, 1989

442

ORDER by Judge Henry Woods denying Partial Recommended Disposition [440−1] [440−2] (cc: all counsel) (bsm) Modified on 03/02/1998 (Entered: 12/27/1989)

Dec. 27, 1989

Dec. 27, 1989

443

Notice of appeal by plaintiff Larry W Jones from Dist. Court decision [442−1] (dac) (Entered: 01/16/1990)

Jan. 16, 1990

Jan. 16, 1990

443

Appellant's Designation of Record by plaintiff Larry W Jones (dac) (Entered: 01/16/1990)

Jan. 16, 1990

Jan. 16, 1990

444

Mail Returned addressed to Billy Ray Brock, in re. notice of appeal. (dac) (Entered: 01/19/1990)

Jan. 19, 1990

Jan. 19, 1990

DOCKETING LETTER: 8 USCA Number 90−1137EA; court will consider this appeal on the original file of the district court. The clerk of the district court is requested to forward the original file to this Court forthwith. (dac) (Entered: 01/26/1990)

Jan. 26, 1990

Jan. 26, 1990

DOCKET NOTE: 3 vols. original files forwarded to 8th Cir. (dac) (Entered: 01/26/1990)

Jan. 26, 1990

Jan. 26, 1990

445

MANDATE from 8 USCA dismissing the appeal for failure to prosecute. [443−1] (dac) (Entered: 04/24/1990)

April 24, 1990

April 24, 1990

DOCKET NOTE: original files returned from 8th Cir. (dac) (Entered: 04/24/1990)

April 24, 1990

April 24, 1990

446

Memo to file: finding the motion for evidentiary hearing [441−1] moot. (bsm) (Entered: 04/30/1990)

April 27, 1990

April 27, 1990

447

Memo to file: finding the motion for order to show cause [434−1] moot. finding the motion for contempt citation, breach of contract injunctive and monetary relief. [434−2] moot. (bsm) (Entered: 04/30/1990)

April 27, 1990

April 27, 1990

448

NOTICE by Larry W Jones of change of address to Maximum Security Unit (bsm) (Entered: 03/02/1998)

Feb. 27, 1998

Feb. 27, 1998

449

MOTION by pltf Larry W Jones for temporary restraining order , and for preliminary injunction , and/or for other appropriate order (bsm) (Entered: 04/29/1998)

April 29, 1998

April 29, 1998

450

MOTION by pltf Larry W Jones for contempt , and/or breach of contract citation and for other relief (bsm) (Entered: 04/29/1998)

April 29, 1998

April 29, 1998

451

NOTICE by Larry W Jones of filing of copy of letter sent to Winston Bryant (bsm) (Entered: 04/29/1998)

April 29, 1998

April 29, 1998

452

ORDER by Judge Henry Woods referring to Mag. Judge H. D. Young pltf's motion for contempt [450−1] and/or breach of contract citation and for other relief [450−2] and the motion for temporary restraining order [449−1], preliminary injunction [449−2] and/or for other appropriate order [449−3] (cc: all counsel) (bsm) (Entered: 05/01/1998)

April 30, 1998

April 30, 1998

453

MOTION by Roesevelt Hayes for contempt, for violation of Court Order and mediated settlement agreement (bsm) (Entered: 05/05/1998)

May 4, 1998

May 4, 1998

455

RESPONSE by defendants to motion for contempt [450−1] and/or breach of contract [450−2] (bsm) (Entered: 06/15/1998)

May 12, 1998

May 12, 1998

456

BRIEF by defendants in support of response to motion for contempt and/or breach of contract [455−1] (bsm) (Entered: 06/15/1998)

May 12, 1998

May 12, 1998

457

AMENDED MOTION by plaintiff for contempt and/or breach of contract citation and for other relief (bsm) (Entered: 05/20/1998)

May 18, 1998

May 18, 1998

458

MOTION by Larry W Jones to require service (bsm) (Entered: 05/28/1998)

May 28, 1998

May 28, 1998

459

MOTION by defendants to substitute attorney Sara F. Merritt in place of A. Carter Hardage (bsm) (Entered: 06/03/1998)

June 2, 1998

June 2, 1998

460

MOTION by mov Roesevelt Hayes to amend allegations of original motion for contempt (bsm) (Entered: 06/04/1998)

June 4, 1998

June 4, 1998

461

MOTION by mov Roesevelt Hayes for a copy of Respondent's "Response to motion for contempt" , and to extend time to respond to same (bsm) (Entered: 06/04/1998)

June 4, 1998

June 4, 1998

462

RESPONSE by defendant to motion to require service [458−1] (bsm) (Entered: 06/05/1998)

June 5, 1998

June 5, 1998

463

RESPONSE by defendants to motion for a copy of Respondent's "Response to motion for contempt" [461−1] and for an extension of time to respond to same [461−2] (bsm) (Entered: 06/05/1998)

June 5, 1998

June 5, 1998

464

RESPONSE by defts Larry Norris and Greg Harmon to motion for an Order to show cause to punish for contempt, for violation of Court Order and mediated settlement agreement [453−1] (bsm) (Entered: 06/15/1998)

June 9, 1998

June 9, 1998

465

BRIEF by defts Larry Norris and Greg Harmon in support of response to motion for an order to show cause to punish for contempt, for violation of court order and mediated settlement agreement [464−1] (bsm) Modified on 06/16/1998 (Entered: 06/15/1998)

June 9, 1998

June 9, 1998

466

WITHDRAWAL by pltf Larry W Jones of motion to require service [458−1] (bsm) Modified on 06/15/1998 (Entered: 06/15/1998)

June 11, 1998

June 11, 1998

467

REPLY by pltf Larry W Jones to response to motion for contempt [450−1] and/or breach of contract [450−2] (bsm) (Entered: 06/15/1998)

June 11, 1998

June 11, 1998

468

RESPONSE by mov Roesevelt Hayes to deft's response to motion for contempt [450−1] [450−2] (bsm) (Entered: 06/15/1998)

June 12, 1998

June 12, 1998

469

MOTION by mov Winston Holloway to reopen the case , and for sanctions (bsm) (Entered: 06/24/1998)

June 22, 1998

June 22, 1998

470

BRIEF by mov Winston Holloway in support of motion to reopen the case [469−1] and for sanctions on defts [469−2] (bsm) (Entered: 06/24/1998)

June 22, 1998

June 22, 1998

471

MOTION by mov Donald R Peterson for contempt , and/or breach of contract citation (bsm) (Entered: 06/24/1998)

June 22, 1998

June 22, 1998

472

RESPONSE by defts Larry Norris and Greg Harmon to motion to reopen the case [469−1] and for sanctions [469−2] (bsm) (Entered: 06/29/1998)

June 26, 1998

June 26, 1998

473

BRIEF by defts Larry Norris and Greg Harmon in support of response to motion to reopen complt and for sanctions on defts [472−1] (bsm) (Entered: 06/30/1998)

June 26, 1998

June 26, 1998

474

MOTION by Larry Green for contempt citation (bsm) (Entered: 07/02/1998)

July 1, 1998

July 1, 1998

475

REQUEST by pltf Larry W Jones for admissions, interrogatories, and production of documents (bsm) (Entered: 07/09/1998)

July 8, 1998

July 8, 1998

476

REPLY by Roesevelt Hayes to deft's response to motion to reopen complt [469−1] and for sanctions on defts [469−2] (bsm) (Entered: 07/10/1998)

July 9, 1998

July 9, 1998

478

BRIEF by defts Larry Norris and Greg Harmon in support of response to motion for contempt citation [477−1] (bsm) (Entered: 07/10/1998)

July 9, 1998

July 9, 1998

479

REPLY by pltf Larry Green to response to motion for contempt citation [474−1] (bsm) (Entered: 07/15/1998)

July 14, 1998

July 14, 1998

480

ORDER by Judge Henry Woods directing all parties to file all further pleadings in this case since it is the lead case; Case No. PB−C−79−54, which was previously consolidated with PB−C−78−113, is removed from Judge James M. Moody's docket and directly assigned to Judge Woods' docket (cc: all counsel) (bsm) (Entered: 07/15/1998)

July 14, 1998

July 14, 1998

481

SUPPLEMENTAL MOTION by plaintiff Larry W Jones for contempt , and/or breach of contract citation and for other relief (bsm) (Entered: 07/16/1998)

July 15, 1998

July 15, 1998

482

MOTION by Winston Holloway for appointment of counsel (bsm) (Entered: 07/16/1998)

July 15, 1998

July 15, 1998

483

BRIEF by Winston Holloway in support of motion for appointment of counsel [482−1] (bsm) (Entered: 07/16/1998)

July 15, 1998

July 15, 1998

484

Special traverse by Winston Holloway and action Ex Delicto to deft's response and brief in support of motion to reopen complt [469−1], and for sanctions [469−2] (bsm) Modified on 07/22/1998 (Entered: 07/22/1998)

July 21, 1998

July 21, 1998

485

BRIEF by Winston Holloway in support of special traverse and action ex Delicto [484−1] (bsm) (Entered: 07/22/1998)

July 21, 1998

July 21, 1998

486

MAIL Returned addressed to Billy Ray Brock [480−1], marked "paroled" (bsm) (Entered: 07/24/1998)

July 23, 1998

July 23, 1998

487

RESPONSE by Larry Norris to motion for contempt [481−1], and/or other relief [481−2] (bsm) (Entered: 07/29/1998)

July 27, 1998

July 27, 1998

488

MOTION by Winston Holloway for taking oral deposition by non−stenographic recording of defts Norris and Harmon (bsm) (Entered: 08/05/1998)

Aug. 4, 1998

Aug. 4, 1998

489

MOTION by deft Greg Harmon for protective order (bsm) (Entered: 08/06/1998)

Aug. 6, 1998

Aug. 6, 1998

490

RESPONSE by defts to pltf's interrogatories and request for production of documents [475−1] (bsm) Modified on 08/06/1998 (Entered: 08/06/1998)

Aug. 6, 1998

Aug. 6, 1998

491

RESPONSE by deft Larry Norris to pltf's request for admissions [475−1] (bsm) (Entered: 08/07/1998)

Aug. 6, 1998

Aug. 6, 1998

492

MOTION by Winston Holloway for protective order from deft Harmon (bsm) Modified on 08/24/1998 (Entered: 08/24/1998)

Aug. 24, 1998

Aug. 24, 1998

493

MOTION by Ronnie Briggs for contempt of settlement agreement , and for declaratory judgment (bsm) (Entered: 08/25/1998)

Aug. 25, 1998

Aug. 25, 1998

494

MOTION by Ronnie Briggs for appointment of counsel (bsm) (Entered: 08/25/1998)

Aug. 25, 1998

Aug. 25, 1998

495

RESPONSE by defts Larry Norris and Greg Harmon to motion for contempt of settlement agreement [493−1] and declaratory judgment [493−2] (bsm) (Entered: 09/09/1998)

Sept. 8, 1998

Sept. 8, 1998

496

BRIEF by defts Larry Norris and Greg Harmon in support of response to pltf Ronnie Brigg's motion for contempt and declaratory judgment [495−1] (bsm) (Entered: 09/09/1998)

Sept. 8, 1998

Sept. 8, 1998

497

NOTICE by Winston Holloway of change of address to Cummins Unit (bsm) (Entered: 09/14/1998)

Sept. 11, 1998

Sept. 11, 1998

498

MOTION by defts Larry Norris and Greg Harmon for ruling , or, in the alternative for immediate termination , or modification of the settlement agreement (bsm) Modified on 09/22/1998 (Entered: 09/22/1998)

Sept. 21, 1998

Sept. 21, 1998

500

TRAVERSE by Ronnie Briggs to the return [498−1] [498−2] [498−3] (bsm) Modified on 09/25/1998 (Entered: 09/25/1998)

Sept. 24, 1998

Sept. 24, 1998

501

ORDER by Judge Henry Woods denying oral motion to consolidate case with PB−C−98−157 (cc: all counsel) (former empl) (Entered: 09/29/1998)

Sept. 28, 1998

Sept. 28, 1998

502

ORDER by Mag. Judge H. D. Young directing the pltfs to file a pleading opposing the motion for ruling [498−1], for immediate termination [498−2], or modification of the settlement agreement [498−3] by 10/9/98; pltf made aware of Rule 5.5(c)(2) and that failure to respond to any communication from the Court may result in dismissal without prejudice (cc: all counsel) (bsm) (Entered: 10/01/1998)

Sept. 30, 1998

Sept. 30, 1998

503

RESPONSE by Roesevelt Hayes to motion for ruling [498−1], or in the alternative, motion for immediate termination [498−2], or modification of the settlement agreement [498−3] (bsm) (Entered: 10/05/1998)

Oct. 2, 1998

Oct. 2, 1998

504

MAIL Returned by Billy Ray Brock marked "paroled" [502−1] [501−1] (bsm) (Entered: 10/07/1998)

Oct. 7, 1998

Oct. 7, 1998

505

RESPONSE by Larry Green to motion for ruling [498−1], or in the alternative, for immediate termination [498−2] or modification of the settlement agreement [498−3] (bsm) (Entered: 10/07/1998)

Oct. 7, 1998

Oct. 7, 1998

506

MOTION by Roesevelt Hayes for appointment of counsel (bsm) (Entered: 10/07/1998)

Oct. 7, 1998

Oct. 7, 1998

507

RESPONSE by Larry W Jones to motion for ruling [498−1], or, in the altenative, motion for immediate termination [498−2], or modification of the settlement agreement [498−3] (bsm) (Entered: 10/07/1998)

Oct. 7, 1998

Oct. 7, 1998

508

BRIEF by Larry W Jones in support of response to motion for ruling, or in the alternative, motion for immediate termination of the settlement agreement [507−1] (bsm) (Entered: 10/08/1998)

Oct. 7, 1998

Oct. 7, 1998

509

AFFIDAVIT of Larry Wayne Jones regarding expenses for filing response to the motion [507−1] (bsm) (Entered: 10/08/1998)

Oct. 7, 1998

Oct. 7, 1998

510

MOTION by Winston Holloway for enlargement of time to respond (bsm) (Entered: 10/19/1998)

Oct. 16, 1998

Oct. 16, 1998

511

SUPPLEMENT TO MOTION by Roesevelt Hayes for contempt to add allegation of relatiation and harassment by Warden Greg Harmon (bsm) (Entered: 10/21/1998)

Oct. 21, 1998

Oct. 21, 1998

512

MOTION by movant Ronnie Briggs to extend time to respond to motion for ruling or in the alternative motion for immediate termination or modification of the settlement agreement (former empl) (Entered: 11/04/1998)

Nov. 3, 1998

Nov. 3, 1998

513

RESPONSE by movant Ronnie Briggs to motion for ruling [498−1], for immediate termination [498−2] and for modification of settlement agreement [498−3] (former empl) (Entered: 11/04/1998)

Nov. 3, 1998

Nov. 3, 1998

514

MOTION by movant Ronnie Briggs for immediate and separate hearing , for contempt and for sanctions (former empl) (Entered: 11/04/1998)

Nov. 3, 1998

Nov. 3, 1998

515

MAIL Returned addressed to Billy Ray Brock [513−1] marked "paroled" (bsm) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

Nov. 9, 1998

Nov. 9, 1998

516

ORDER by Mag. Judge H. D. Young granting motion to substitute attorney Sara F. Merritt in place of A. Carter Hardage for defts Taylor, Campbell and Mabry [459−1] (cc: all counsel) (bsm) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

Nov. 9, 1998

Nov. 9, 1998

517

ORDER by Judge Henry Woods dismissing pltf Brock's complt without prejudice since he has failed to respond to communication from the Court and has failed to provide his current address; dismissing Billy Ray Brock as a party (cc: all counsel) (bsm) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

Nov. 9, 1998

Nov. 9, 1998

519

BRIEF by defts Ronnie Briggs and Winston Holloway in support of traverse to defts' motion for ruling, or in the alternative, for immediate termination, or modification of the settlement agreement [503−1][500−1] (bsm) (Entered: 11/25/1998)

Nov. 25, 1998

Nov. 25, 1998

520

OBJECTIONS by Larry W Jones to Recommended Disposition [518−1] (bsm) (Entered: 12/03/1998)

Dec. 2, 1998

Dec. 2, 1998

521

ORDER by Judge Henry Woods adopting Recommended Disposition [518−1]; denying motion for contempt and/or breach of contract [450−1] [450−2]; granting motion for immediate termination of the 1979 Settlement Agreement under the provisions of PLRA [498−2]; all pending motions denied [514−1] [514−2] [514−3] [512−1] [510−1] [506−1] [498−1] [48−3] [494−1] [493−1] [493−2] [492−1] [489−1] [488−1] [482−1] [481−1] [481−2] [474−1] [471−1] [471−2] [469−1] [469−2] [461−1] [461−2] [460−1] [457−1] [457−2] [453−1] [449−1] [449−2] [449−3] (EOD 12/9/98) (cc: all counsel) (bsm) (Entered: 12/09/1998)

Dec. 9, 1998

Dec. 9, 1998

522

JUDGMENT: by Judge Henry Woods pursuant to the Proposed Findings and Recommendations filed this date, complt is dismissed; relief sought denied (EOD 12/9/98) (cc: all counsel) (bsm) (Entered: 12/09/1998)

Dec. 9, 1998

Dec. 9, 1998

523

NOTICE of appeal by movant Roesevelt Hayes from District Court decision [522−1] (cc: parties) (dac) (Entered: 12/17/1998)

Dec. 16, 1998

Dec. 16, 1998

524

MOTION by movant Roesevelt Hayes in 5:78−cv−00113 for order for copy of Recommendations from Magistrate Young (dac) (Entered: 12/18/1998)

Dec. 16, 1998

Dec. 16, 1998

525

NOTICE of Appeal Filing Fee Issued Filing Fee/IFP mot ddl set for 1/17/99 (cc: parties ) (dac) Modified on 12/18/1998 (Entered: 12/18/1998)

Dec. 18, 1998

Dec. 18, 1998

526

MOTION by movant Roesevelt Hayes to dismiss appeal (dac) Modified on 12/30/1998 (Entered: 12/30/1998)

Dec. 30, 1998

Dec. 30, 1998

527

MOTION by Ronnie Briggs, Winston Holloway for order to reduce the findings into writing (dac) (Entered: 01/11/1999)

Jan. 8, 1999

Jan. 8, 1999

528

NOTICE of appeal by movants Ronnie Briggs, and Winston Holloway from District Court decision [522−1] (cc: parties) (dac) (Entered: 01/11/1999)

Jan. 8, 1999

Jan. 8, 1999

529

NOTICE of Appeal Filing Fee Issued to Ronnie Briggs and Winston Holloway Filing Fee/IFP mot ddl set for 2/10/99 (cc: all local parties) (dac) (Entered: 01/11/1999)

Jan. 11, 1999

Jan. 11, 1999

Case Details

State / Territory: Arkansas

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 21, 1978

Closing Date: 1999

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

prisoners of the state of Arkansas

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Arkansas Department of Corrections, State

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Free Exercise Clause

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Any published opinion

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: 1979 - 1998

Issues

General:

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination-basis:

Religion discrimination

Affected Sex or Gender:

Male

Type of Facility:

Government-run