Williams v. Wade.U.S. District Court HAIR RELIGION Williams v. Wade, 354 F.Supp.2d 894 (W.D.Wis. 2005). An 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. brought a [section] 1983 action against prison officials, alleging that requiring him to cut his dreadlocks dread·locks pl.n. 1. A natural hairstyle in which the hair is twisted into long matted or ropelike locks. 2. A similar hairstyle consisting of long thin braids radiating from the scalp. off violated his freedom of religion, freedom of expression, equal protection, and due process rights. The district court granted the inmate permission to proceed in forma pauperis [Latin, In the character or manner of a pauper.] A phrase that indicates the permission given by a court to an indigent to initiate a legal action without having to pay for court fees or costs due to his or her lack of financial resources. . The court noted that there was little chance of success for the inmate, but that there was no evidence of any purpose for requiring the inmate to cut his hair two months after arriving at the facility. (Prairie Du Chien Correctional Institution Noun 1. correctional institution - a penal institution maintained by the government detention camp, detention home, detention house, house of detention - an institution where juvenile offenders can be held temporarily (usually under the supervision of a juvenile , Wisconsin) |
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