Case: Combs v. Corrections Corp. of America

1:95-cv-02029 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Filed Date: Nov. 13, 1995

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Case Summary

On November 13, 1995, seven individual inmates housed in the Winn Correctional Center near Winnfield, Louisiana filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, pro se, against Louisiana corrections officials for restricting their religious freedoms. The inmates alleged that they were denied the right to participate in Native American religious gatherings and that they were denied the use of items sacred to their religion such as pipes, feathers, drums, and a sweat lodge. The inmates claimed that these denials violated the Free Exercise Clause, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), the American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA), and the Indian Civil Rights Act. The inmates sought to be permitted to use their sacred items for worship, to worship during daylight hours, and to have the same amount of time to worship as other religions as well as $75,000 in compensatory damages.

After an evidentiary hearing and a Magistrates recommendation, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Judge F.A. Little Jr.) found that RFRA was no longer enforceable after City of Boerne v. Flores, 521 US 507 (1997), that AIEFA did not create a cause of action, and that the Indian Civil Rights Act did not apply because it required Native American tribal governments to protect Constitutional rights. Combs v. Correction Corp. of America, 977 F.Supp. 799 (W.D. La 1997). The court determined that the defendants had not demonstrated a reasonable relation to a legitimate penological interest in restricting the practices of the Native American religion. On August 22, 1997, the court enjoined the defendants from: (1) restricting the practices of the Native American's religion to those who could demonstrate a BIA number or Native American ancestry, (2) that the plaintiffs be allowed to practice the religion at the same frequency as before the restrictive policy, and (3) that the plaintiffs be allowed to use the items needed for their ceremonies when it would not cause a security problem. The court did not grant the inmates request for a sweat lodge or damages.

On November 19, 1998, one of the inmates filed a motion to have the injunction enforced and executed alleging that the inmates were not allowed to fully perform their ceremonies and were intimidated by guards when they preformed the ceremonies and used the drums. On May 16, 2000, Judge Little ordered that: (1) the inmates be allowed to play their drums during the religious ceremonies so long as it does not impinge legitimate penological interests, (2) every effort must be made to let the plaintiffs practice their religion at the time set for practice, (3) that those persons not attending the ceremonies may be prohibited from being called out for them, (4) and that plaintiffs be encouraged to use the prisons internal procedures to help solve problems concerning the exercise of religion by Native Americans. The case was closed on June 4, 2001.

Summary Authors

Jaclyn Adams (2/10/2006)

People

Judge(s)

Kirk, James D. (Louisiana)

Little, F. A. Jr. (Louisiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Schlanger, Margo (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Corkern, Ronald E. Jr. (Louisiana)

Judge(s)

Kirk, James D. (Louisiana)

Little, F. A. Jr. (Louisiana)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Schlanger, Margo (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Corkern, Ronald E. Jr. (Louisiana)

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Documents in this case

1:95-cv-02029	Docket (PACER)	June 4, 2001	June 4, 2001 Docket
69 1:95-cv-02029	Ruling	Aug. 22, 1997	Aug. 22, 1997 Order/Opinion 977 F.Supp. 799
74 1:95-cv-02029	Motion to Enforce and Execute	Nov. 19, 1998	Nov. 19, 1998 Pleading / Motion / Brief
110 1:95-cv-02029	Report and Recommendation of Magistrate Judge	April 18, 2000	April 18, 2000 Order/Opinion

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ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Nov. 13, 1995	COMPLAINT filed; jury demand (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
2	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Michael Lloyd Combs to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
3	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Loni Thompson to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
4	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Roy Bond to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
5	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Jonathan S Becnel to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
6	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by John A Thompson to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
7	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Arthur L Keller to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
8	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Donald Lancaster to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
9	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Bentley S Powell to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
10	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by James Martin to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
11	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Michael Bass to proceed in forma pauperis , to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
12	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Darren Lee Voshell Sr to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
13	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Grover Simpson to proceed in forma pauperis with Proposed Order referred to Magistrate Judge Robert H. Shemwell (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
14	Nov. 13, 1995	ORDER granting [13-1] motion, [12-1] motion, [11-1] motion, [11-2] motion, [10-1] motion, [9-1] motion, [8-1] motion, [7-1] motion, [6-1] motion, [5-1] motion, [4-1] motion, [3-1] motion, granting [2-1] motion to proceed in forma (signed by Magistrate Judge Robert H Shemwell ) NOE by: bp (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
15	Nov. 13, 1995	MOTION by Michael Lloyd Combs, Loni Thompson, Roy Bond, Jonathan S Becnel, John A Thompson, Arthur L Keller, Donald Lancaster, Bentley S Powell, James Martin, Michael Bass, Darren Lee Voshell Sr, Grover Simpson for preliminary injunction , and for temporary restraining order referred to pro se law clerk (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
	Nov. 13, 1995	Amount of fee $ 0 / IFP. (Westmoreland, S) (Entered: 11/15/1995)	PACER
	Nov. 16, 1995	CASE REFERRED to Pro Se Law Clerk for Initial Review. (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
	Nov. 16, 1995	**RECORD LOCATION flag set to SEC P; ( 1 volumes, 0 exhibit folders) (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/16/1995)	PACER
	Nov. 30, 1995	**RECORD LOCATION flag set to ALEX; ( 1 volumes, 0 exhibit folders) w/prop order for FAL signature (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 11/30/1995)	PACER
16	Dec. 26, 1995	AMENDED COMPLAINT by Michael Lloyd Combs, Loni Thompson, Roy Bond, John A Thompson, Arthur L Keller, Donald Lancaster, Bentley S Powell, James Martin, Michael Bass, Darren Lee Voshell Sr, Grover Simpson, Jonathan S Becnel, amending [1-1] complaint (Davis, C) (Entered: 12/27/1995)	PACER
17	Dec. 29, 1995	MOTION by Michael Lloyd Combs, Loni Thompson, Roy Bond, John A Thompson, Arthur L Keller, Donald Lancaster, Bentley S Powell, James Martin, Michael Bass, Darren Lee Voshell Sr, Grover Simpson, Jonathan S Becnel to amend [1-1] complaint referred to Judge F A Little Jr (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 01/03/1996)	PACER
18	Jan. 4, 1996	ORDER granting [17-1] motion to amend [1-1] complaint/withdraw jury demand ( signed by Judge F A. Little Jr ) NOE by: bg (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 01/05/1996)	PACER
19	Jan. 18, 1996	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge John F. Simon ( signed by Judge F A. Little Jr ) NOE by: mll (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 01/19/1996)	PACER
	Jan. 18, 1996	CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge John F. Simon for Report and Recommendation (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 01/19/1996)	PACER
20	Jan. 30, 1996	REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge John F. Simon Re: [15-1] motion for preliminary injunction, [15-2] motion for temporary restraining order; recommending that mtns be DENIED ; Motion no longer referred Objections to R and R due by 2/14/96 NOE by mll (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 01/31/1996)	PACER
21	Jan. 30, 1996	MEMORANDUM ORDER; plaitniff to furnish Clerk within 30 days with 1 copy of cmp and 2 completed summons for each deft afterwhich Clerk to serve by US Marshal; Answer due within 30 days of svc; 60 days allowed for discovery; 30 days to file Mtn for SJ Pro se response due 3/1/96 for plaintiffs ( signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Simon ) NOE by: mll (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 01/31/1996)	PACER
	Feb. 1, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [21-1] memorandum order addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to GONE HOME (Davis, C) (Entered: 02/05/1996)	PACER
22	Feb. 5, 1996	OBJECTION by Michael Lloyd Combs, Loni Thompson, Roy Bond, Jonathan S Becnel, John A Thompson, Arthur L Keller, Donald Lancaster, Bentley S Powell, James Martin, Michael Bass, Darren Lee Voshell Sr, Grover Simpson to [20-1] report and recommendations (Davis, C) (Entered: 02/06/1996)	PACER
23	Feb. 20, 1996	SUMMONS(ES) issued for Corrections Corp Am, LA Dept of Corrections, Mike Gilliam, Chaplain Hossler, Richard L Stalder by bg in Alexandria Clerk's Office and sent to USM for service (Davis, C) (Entered: 02/21/1996)	PACER
24	Feb. 28, 1996	RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to Corrections Corp Am on 2/26/96 Answer due on 3/26/96 for Corrections Corp Am (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 02/29/1996)	PACER
25	Feb. 28, 1996	RETURN OF SERVICE unexecuted as to Mike Gilliam; not good svc; signed for by Ula Lee (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 02/29/1996)	PACER
26	Feb. 28, 1996	RETURN OF SERVICE unexecuted as to Chaplain Hossler; not good svc; signed for by Ula Lee (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 02/29/1996)	PACER
27	March 4, 1996	RETURN OF SERVICE unexecuted as to Richard L Stalder; person served - Kim Lamaire, Legal Service on 2/28/96 per USM 285 form (Davis, C) (Entered: 03/04/1996)	PACER
28	March 4, 1996	RETURN OF SERVICE unexecuted as to LA Dept of Corrections; person served - Kim Lamaire, Legal Service on 2/28/96 per USM 285 form (Davis, C) (Entered: 03/04/1996)	PACER
29	March 8, 1996	ANSWER to Complaint by Corrections Corp Am, LA Dept of Corrections, Mike Gilliam, Chaplain Hossler, Richard L Stalder (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 03/08/1996)	PACER
30	March 19, 1996	NOTICE by Arthur L Keller of change of address to begin on 4/4/96; clerk will change his address on that date (Davis, C) (Entered: 03/19/1996)	PACER
31	March 20, 1996	STATEMENT of material facts by Michael Lloyd Combs, Loni Thompson, Roy Bond, John A Thompson, Arthur L Keller, Donald Lancaster, Bentley S Powell, James Martin, Michael Bass, Darren Lee Voshell Sr, Grover Simpson, Jonathan S Becnel (Davis, C) (Entered: 03/20/1996)	PACER
32	March 22, 1996	JUDGMENT denying [15-1] motion for preliminary injunction, denying [15-2] motion for temporary restraining order signed by Judge F A Little Jr (Davis, C) (Entered: 03/25/1996)	PACER
	March 28, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [32-1] judgment order addressed to Bentley S Powell t Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 03/28/1996)	PACER
	April 4, 1996	CHANGE OF ADDRESS for Arthur L Keller noted on [33-1] notice. Address updated this date. (Davis, C) (Entered: 04/08/1996)	PACER
	April 29, 1996	CHANGE OF ADDRESS for Arthur L Keller by telephone call; address updated this date. (Davis, C) (Entered: 04/29/1996)	PACER
34	May 8, 1996	MOTION w/ brief by Corrections Corp Am, LA Dept of Corrections, Mike Gilliam, Chaplain Hossler, Richard L Stalder to dismiss , and for for summary judgment , [34-1] motion set for <date not set>, [34-2] motion set for <date not set> before Magistrate Judge John F Simon; motion will be decided shortly after last brief is due. Notice issued. (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 05/08/1996)	PACER
35	May 8, 1996	STATEMENT of material facts by Corrections Corp Am, LA Dept of Corrections, Mike Gilliam, Chaplain Hossler, Richard L Stalder regarding [34-1] motion to dismiss, [34-2] motion for summary judgment (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 05/08/1996)	PACER
	May 13, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [34-1] motion to dismiss, [34-2] motion for summary judgment addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender HOME (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/13/1996)	PACER
	May 13, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [34-1] motion to dismiss, [34-2] motion for summary judgment addressed to Roy Bond at m from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender ATTEMPTED/NOT KNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/13/1996)	PACER
36	May 14, 1996	NOTICE by Arthur L Keller of change of address (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 05/22/1996)	PACER
	May 20, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [34-1] motion to dismiss addressed to Arthur L Keller at 2800 Amelia, Shreveport, LA from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender NOT AT 2800 Amelia (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/21/1996)	PACER
	May 21, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [34-1] motion to dismiss, [34-2] motion for summary judgment addressed to James Martin at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/21/1996)	PACER
37	June 3, 1996	NOTICE OF REFUSAL to Michael Combs returning Opposition to defendants motio pursuant to FRCP 5d (Davis, C) (Entered: 06/03/1996)	PACER
38	June 7, 1996	RESPONSE by Michael Lloyd Combs, Loni Thompson, Roy Bond, John A Thompson, Arthur L Keller, Donald Lancaster, Bentley S Powell, James Martin, Michael Bass, Darren Lee Voshell Sr, Grover Simpson, Jonathan S Becnel in opposition to [34-1] motion to dismiss, [34-2] motion for summary judgment (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 06/07/1996)	PACER
39	Aug. 9, 1996	REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of Magistrate Judge John F. Simon, Re: [34-2] motion for summary judgment, recommending that the motion be denied; Motion no longer referred; Objections to R and R due by 8/23/96 NOE by mll (Davis, C) (Entered: 08/13/1996)	PACER
	Aug. 14, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [39-1] report and recommendations addressed to Roy Bond at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender-gone (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 08/14/1996)	PACER
	Aug. 16, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [39-1] report and recommendations addressed to James Martin at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender-gone (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 08/16/1996)	PACER
	Aug. 16, 1996	RECEIVED copy of [39-1] report and recommendations addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender-gone (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 08/16/1996)	PACER
40	Dec. 24, 1996	MOTION by Loni Thompson & Donald Lancaster to dismiss Corrections Corp of America ONLY referred to Judge F A Little Jr. (Prest, B) (Entered: 12/24/1996)	PACER
40	Dec. 27, 1996	JUDGMENT granting [40-1] motion to dismiss Corrections Corp of America ONLY; "the motion to dismiss granted; Corrections Corp of America, ket al are dismissed (signed by Judge F A Little Jr) (Davis, C) (Entered: 12/31/1996)	PACER
	Jan. 6, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [40-1] judgment order addressed to James Martin at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender NOT AT WNC (Davis, C) (Entered: 01/06/1997)	PACER
	Jan. 6, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [40-1] judgment order addressed to Roy Bond at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender NOT AT WNC (Davis, C) (Entered: 01/06/1997)	PACER
	Jan. 6, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [40-1] judgment order addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender NOT AT WNC (Davis, C) (Entered: 01/06/1997)	PACER
41	Jan. 7, 1997	MOTION by Michael Lloyd Combs, Loni Thompson, Roy Bond, Jonathan S Becnel, John A Thompson, Arthur L Keller, Donald Lancaster, Bentley S Powell, James Martin, Michael Bass, Darren Lee Voshell Sr, Grover Simpson for reconsideration of [40-1] judgment order referred to Judge F A Little Jr (Davis, C) (Entered: 01/07/1997)	PACER
42	Jan. 7, 1997	MOTION by Arthur L Keller for reconsideration of [40-1] judgment order referred to Judge F A Little Jr (Davis, C) (Entered: 01/07/1997)	PACER
43	Jan. 9, 1997	ORDER withdrawing and nullifying [40-1] judgment order; Mtn #40 should have been docketed in case #96-2681 (signed by Judge F A Little Jr) NOE by: cm (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 01/10/1997)	PACER
	Jan. 17, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [43-1] order addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender-unknown (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 01/17/1997)	PACER
	Jan. 21, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [43-1] order addressed to James Martin at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 01/21/1997)	PACER
	Jan. 21, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [43-1] order addressed to Roy Bond at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 01/21/1997)	PACER
44	Feb. 7, 1997	MEMORANDUM RULING denying [34-2] motion for summary judgment signed by Judge F A Little Jr NOE by: twb (Davis, C) (Entered: 02/10/1997)	PACER
	Feb. 11, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [44-1] order addressed to Michael Bass, Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender- gone (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 02/12/1997)	PACER
45	Feb. 20, 1997	ORDER this matter is returned to Magistrate Simon for bench trial; it is recommended that the Magistrate take whatever action is necessary to conduct a bench trial of this matter or seek consent to do so, if such predicate action is necessary (signed by Judge F A Little Jr) NOE by: mll (Davis, C) (Entered: 02/24/1997)	PACER
	Feb. 24, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [44-1] order addressed to James Martin at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender RTS (Davis, C) (Entered: 02/24/1997)	PACER
	Feb. 24, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [44-1] order addressed to Roy Bond at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to RTS (Davis, C) (Entered: 02/24/1997)	PACER
46	Feb. 25, 1997	ORDER set evidentiary hearing for 9:00 5/9/97 before Magistrate Judge John F Simon ; pretrial memorandums due by 4/9/97 (signed by Magistrate Judge John F Simon) NOE by: mll (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 02/26/1997)	PACER
	Feb. 25, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [45-1] order addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 02/25/1997)	PACER
	Feb. 27, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [46-1] order addressed to Michael Bass, Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked return to sender- unknown (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 02/27/1997)	PACER
	Feb. 28, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [45-1] order addressed to Michael Bass at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender -unknown (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 02/28/1997)	PACER
47	March 25, 1997	PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM by Michael Lloyd Combs (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 03/26/1997)	PACER
48	March 25, 1997	LETTER by Michael Lloyd Combs to Magistrate Simon regarding [47-1] memorandum; facility refused to make copies of the pretrial memorandum for plaintiff (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 03/26/1997)	PACER
49	March 25, 1997	MINUTE ENTRY: re [48-1] letter; Defense counsel is advised of copywork problem ata WCC and should arrance for permission for plaintiffs to make copies of exhibits if he wishes to have copies sent to him (signed by Magistrate Judge John F Simon) NOE by: bg (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 03/26/1997)	PACER
	March 27, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [49-1] order addressed to Michael Bass, James Martin, Bentley S Powell, Roy Bond at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender -gone (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 03/27/1997)	PACER
50	April 9, 1997	PRETRIAL STIPULATIONS filed by Corrections Corp Am, LA Dept of Corrections, Mike Gilliam, Hossler, Richard L Stalder (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 04/09/1997)	PACER
51	April 17, 1997	NOTICE of intent to dismiss by Clerk for failure to prosecute under ULLR 11.02 as to plaintiffs Bond, Martin, Powell and Bass for failure to advise court of current mailing address (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 04/18/1997)	PACER
52	April 21, 1997	MINUTE ENTRY: reset evidentiary hearing for 9:30 5/9/97 before Magistrate Judge John F Simon at Winn Correctional Center since all plaintiffs are at Winn Corr Ctr and most witnesses (signed by Magistrate Judge John F Simon) NOE by: bg (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 04/23/1997)	PACER
53	April 21, 1997	WRIT of HC Ad Testificandum issued. (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 04/23/1997)	PACER
	April 21, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [51-1] notice addressed to Roy Bond at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender GONE (Davis, C) (Entered: 04/21/1997)	PACER
	April 21, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [51-1] notice addressed to James Martin at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender GONE (Davis, C) (Entered: 04/21/1997)	PACER
	April 21, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [51-1] notice addressed to Michael Bass at Winn Correctional Center from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender GONE (Davis, C) (Entered: 04/21/1997)	PACER
	April 24, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [52-1] order reset evidentiary hearing for 9:30 5/9/97 before Magistrate Judge John F Simon at Winn Correctional Center addressed to Michael Bass at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender -gone (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 04/24/1997)	PACER
	April 24, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [52-1] order reset evidentiary hearing for 9:30 5/9/97 before Magistrate Judge John F Simon at Winn Correctional Center addressed to James Martin, Bentley S Powell, Roy Bond at Winn Corr Ctr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender -gone (McDaniel, C) (Entered: 04/24/1997)	PACER
55	May 1, 1997	WRIT of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum issued for Arthur Keller to be taken before Magistrate Judge simon on 5/9/97 for evidentiary hearing (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/06/1997)	PACER
56	May 2, 1997	ORDER granting [54-1] motion to dismiss himself as defendant in this suit ( signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Simon ) NOE by: twb (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/06/1997)	PACER
	May 5, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [51-1] notice addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender INMATE ADDRESSED NOT AT LSP (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/05/1997)	PACER
	May 6, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [56-1] order addressed to Michael Bass at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/06/1997)	PACER
	May 7, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [56-1] order addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Correctional Center from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender unknown. (Prest, B) (Entered: 05/07/1997)	PACER
	May 7, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [56-1] order addressed to Roy Bond at Winn Correctional Center from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender unknown. (Prest, B) (Entered: 05/07/1997)	PACER
57	May 8, 1997	ORDER ordered that this action be dismissed as to the above named plaintiffs; this action may be reinstated within 30 days for good cause shown (signed by Magistrate Judge John F. Simon) NOE by: bg (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/12/1997)	PACER
58	May 9, 1997	MINUTES OF COURT from EVIDENTIARY HEARING AT WINN CORR CNTR; testimony and evidence presented by plaintiffs and counsel for defts; after briefs are submitted by parties, a report and recommendation will issue to Judge F. A. Little, Jr. as soon as possible; filings were a list of exhibits by Magistrate Judge John F. Simon Court Reporter: Marie Moran NOE by: twb (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/13/1997)	PACER
59	May 12, 1997	EXHIBIT LIST FILED AT EVIDENTIARY HEARING HELD AT WINN CORR CNTR ON MAY 9, 1997 by Michael Lloyd Combs, Loni Thompson, Arthur Keller, Donald Lancaster, Darren Lee Voshell Sr, Grover Simpson, Corrections Corp Am, LA Dept of Corrections, Mike Gilliam, Hossler, Richard L Stalder, Jonathan S Becnel (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/13/1997)	PACER
	May 12, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [57-1] order addressed to Bentley S Powell at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/12/1997)	PACER
	May 12, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [57-1] order addressed to Roy Bond at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/12/1997)	PACER
	May 12, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [57-1] order addressed to Michael Bass at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/12/1997)	PACER
	May 12, 1997	RECEIVED copy of [57-1] order addressed to James Martin at Winn Corr Cntr from U S Postal Svc marked: Return to sender UNKNOWN (Davis, C) (Entered: 05/12/1997)	PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Louisiana

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 13, 1995

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Inmates alleging limitation on inmates' participation in Native American religion

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Unknown

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: Unknown

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Corrections Corporation of America

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Religious Freedom Rest. Act/Religious Land Use and Inst. Persons Act (RFRA/RLUIPA)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Free Exercise Clause

Other Dockets:

Western District of Louisiana 1:95-cv-02029

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

General/Misc.:

Religious programs / policies

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Combs v. Corrections Corp. of America, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/727/ (last updated 2/10/2006).