McRoy v. Cook County Dept. of Corrections.U.S. District Court RELIGION McRoy v. Cook County Dept. of Corrections, 366 F.Supp.2d 662 (N.D.Ill. 2005). A Muslim inmate INMATE. One who dwells in a part of another's house, the latter dwelling, at the same time, in the said house. Kitch. 45, b; Com. Dig. Justices of the Peace, B 85; 1 B. & Cr. 578; 8 E. C. L. R. 153; 2 Dowl. & Ry. 743; 8 B. & Cr. 71; 15 E. C. L. R. 154; 2 Man. & Ry. 227; 9 B. & Cr. at a county correctional facility brought a civil rights action under [section] 1983, alleging that his opportunities to practice his faith were restricted in violation of the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment The Free Exercise Clause is the accompanying clause with the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights (part of the Constitution). As it states in full: . The district court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants. The court held that the inmate's free exercise rights were not violated vi·o·late tr.v. vi·o·lat·ed, vi·o·lat·ing, vi·o·lates 1. To break or disregard (a law or promise, for example). 2. To assault (a person) sexually. 3. by the cancellation of Muslim services during lockdowns, staff shortages, and when no volunteer imams were available to preside pre·side intr.v. pre·sid·ed, pre·sid·ing, pre·sides 1. To hold the position of authority; act as chairperson or president. 2. To possess or exercise authority or control. 3. over services. The court upheld the facility's decision not to create a Muslim-only living unit. The court noted that the inmate was permitted to pray in his cell using religious materials he was allowed to keep there, as well as being allowed to pray in the common area of his living unit. (Cook County Department of Corrections, Illinois) |
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