Case: Pawochawog-Mequinosh v. Rhode Island Department of Corrections

1:24-cv-00036 | U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Filed Date: Jan. 23, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). In 2024, an incarcerated individual sued the Rhode Island Department of Corrections ("RIDOC") in the District of Rhode Island. The plaintiff alleged that RIDOC repeatedly denied his requests to obtain and wear and Apache headband, thereby depriving him of his right to free exercise of religion. On April 30, 2025, the parties settled and dismissed the case. The settlement provided that plaintiff would be permitted to wear an Apache headband and that RIDOC would adopt and implement a process for inmates whose religion was not recognized to identify their religion and seek approval to obtain religious items or attend religious services. 

People

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Judge(s)

Smith, William E. (Rhode Island)

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Docket

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Last updated Nov. 2, 2025, 3:54 a.m.

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Complaint - New Case

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Case Opening Notice (Form Attached)

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Summons Issued

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Summons Issued

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Jan. 24, 2024

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Notice of Hearing (Form Attached)

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Notice of Hearing (Form Attached)

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Stipulation

Feb. 2, 2024

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Stipulation

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Notice of Appearance

Feb. 8, 2024

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Notice of Appearance

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Notice of Appearance

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Notice of Appearance

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Notice of Hearing (Form Attached)

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In Chambers Conference

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Notice of Hearing (Form Attached)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Rhode Island

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 23, 2024

Case Ongoing: No

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Rhode Island 1:24-cv-00036

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Affected Religion(s):

Other/Unspecified