Case: Greenhill v. Clarke

7:16-cv-00068 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Filed Date: Feb. 19, 2016

Closed Date: Aug. 10, 2020

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Case Summary

On February 19, 2016, the plaintiff, a Muslim person incarcerated at the Red Onion State Prison, filed this pro se lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, alleging a violation of his right to free expression. He sued the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) and several of its employees, individually and in their official capacities, under 48 U.S.C. § 1983, the Declaratory Judgment Act, and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). H…

On February 19, 2016, the plaintiff, a Muslim person incarcerated at the Red Onion State Prison, filed this pro se lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, alleging a violation of his right to free expression. He sued the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) and several of its employees, individually and in their official capacities, under 48 U.S.C. § 1983, the Declaratory Judgment Act, and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). He sought a declaratory judgment, preliminary and permanent injunctions, costs, and damages, and requested a jury trial.

In the complaint, the plaintiff contested three specific prison policies that he alleged hindered his ability to practice his Sufi Islamic faith. First, he alleged that the prison's policy for Jum'ah, the weekly Islamic gathering, for inmates in solitary confinement violated his rights. In the general population, Jum'ah was broadcast in common spaces, but for inmates in solitary confinement, a taped version of Jum'ah was given to inmates with televisions. The plaintiff alleged that he was being held in solitary confinement due to his beard length, and that he had neither a television nor means to get a job that would allow him to purchase a television. He next alleged that the prison's quarter-inch beard policy prevented him from growing his beard out to the four inches mandated by his faith. Finally, he focused on prison food policies, alleging that his halal dinners were no longer halal once they entered the contaminated food slot all solitary confinement inmates used, and that he was not given proper facilities to make his food halal again.

Judge James P. Jones denied the plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction on all issues on March 23, 2016, finding that the claims presented in the complaint did not meet the bar of imminent harm. 2016 WL 1179225. The plaintiff appealed this decision on April 14, 2016. In a December 22, 2016 opinion, the Fourth Circuit upheld the district court's decision regarding the halal food issue and beard issue, but remanded the Jum'ah decision, finding that the court did not provide specific facts to support its decision. 672 F. App'x 259.

The case returned to the district court, and on May 10, 2017, Judge Jones denied the plaintiff's request for preliminary injunctive relief on the issue of Jum'ah. 2017 WL 1929669. The court’s order followed Magistrate Judge Pamela Meade Sargeant's March 20, 2017 recommendation that injunctive relief be denied. 2017 WL 9517164. The court reasoned that the prison gave the plaintiff the option to improve his behavior, which would allow him to leave segregation or get a job that would pay for a television. Because the plaintiff was in segregation due to disciplinary problems, and it was his financial status that prevented him from purchasing a television, the court found that the plaintiff had not demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits in proving his religious exercise rights were infringed. 

The plaintiff appealed this decision on June 1, 2017, and the Fourth Circuit issued a short memorandum opinion declining to take up the case on October 31, 2017, stating that it had enough information to uphold the district court's decision. 699 F. App'x 280.

On December 15, 2017, Judge Jones issued an opinion on the defendant's motion for summary judgment, which was filed back before the preliminary injunction appeals on July 13, 2016. The court denied summary judgment for the claims arising under RLUIPA, reasoning that the defendants did not counter the plaintiff's allegations that his continued stay in solitary confinement was related to his refusal to trim his beard in accordance with his religion, and that his confinement was preventing him from accessing televised Jum'ah. However, the court granted summary judgment to the defendants on the First Amendment free exercise claims as to the beard, halal food, and Jum'ah policies, finding that these policies did not impose an undue burden under existing precedent.

The defendants filed a supplemental motion for summary judgment addressing the RLUIPA issues on January 12, 2018. Judge Jones granted this motion on September 19, 2018, finding that the defendants’ supplemental filing presented enough evidence to support summary judgment. The court found that the beard length policies did not substantially burden the plaintiff's religious exercise because his violation of those policies were not the cause of the restrictions on his living conditions. The court found that there was an issue of material fact as to whether the defendants' Jum'ah policies substantially burdened the plaintiff's religious exercise, but that denying the plaintiff television access was the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling government interest, so it did not violate RLUIPA. 2018 WL 4512074.

The plaintiff appealed this summary judgment decision on October 23, 2018. On December 6, 2019, the Fourth Circuit vacated the district court’s grant of summary judgment and remanded the case, holding that the VDOC's use of access to television for religious services as an incentive program unduly burdened the plaintiff's rights to practice a bona fide religious belief. The panel reasoned that religious practice should be a right, not a privilege that could be taken away through an incentive program. 944 F. 3d 243.

Back in the district court, on July 8, 2020, represented by private counsel, the plaintiff filed an amended complaint. The plaintiff added additional individual defendants, as well as GraceInside, Virginia’s prison chaplain service organization. The amended complaint raised three claims. First, the plaintiff alleged that the defendants violated RLUIPA by denying the plaintiff visual access to Jum’ah and by prohibiting the plaintiff from growing and maintaining his beard at the length his religion required. Second, the plaintiff argued that these policies also violated the First Amendment. Lastly, the plaintiff argued that the defendants’ violation of RLUIPA and the First Amendment gave rise to a private right of action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Following the filing of the amended complaint, the parties reached a separate agreement and jointly moved to dismiss the case with prejudice. The parties decided not to make the settlement public. This case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Ellen Aldin (5/25/2020)

Nina Gerdes (5/1/2023)

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Judge(s)

Hamilton, Clyde H. (South Carolina)

Jones, James Parker (Virginia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Edson, Scott Michael (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Cahill, Laura Haeberle (Virginia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Hagerty, Elizabeth (District of Columbia)

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7:16-cv-00068

Docket [PACER]

June 8, 2020

June 8, 2020

Docket
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Complaint

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

Complaint
13

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Opinion

March 23, 2016

March 23, 2016

Order/Opinion

2016 WL 2016

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16-06542

Memorandum Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Dec. 22, 2016

Dec. 22, 2016

Order/Opinion

672 Fed.Appx. 672

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Report and Recommendation

March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

Magistrate Report/Recommendation

2017 WL 2017

43

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Opinion and Order

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 WL 2017

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17-06696

Memorandum Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Oct. 31, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017

Order/Opinion

699 Fed.Appx. 699

53

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Opinion and Order

Dec. 15, 2017

Dec. 15, 2017

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60

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Opinion and Order

Sept. 19, 2018

Sept. 19, 2018

Order/Opinion

2018 WL 2018

28-1

18-07300

Brief Amici Curiae of Former Corrections Officials Dan Pacholke, Jeanne Woodford, Phil Stanley, Dick Morgan, and Eldon Vail in Support of Plaintiff-Appellant and Reversal

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Jan. 21, 2019

Jan. 21, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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COMPLAINT pursuant to 42 U.S.C. ยง1983 against All Defendants, filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A thru J, # 2 Envelope)(slt)

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Feb. 19, 2016

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FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (slt)

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

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Order entered Conditionally Filing this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1983; Advising inmate as to 3 strikes rule of PLRA; Assessing a filing fee; Deferring all action in this case; Advising inmate to comply within the allotted time and to notify of changes in address or risk dismissal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert S. Ballou on 2/19/2016. (slt)

Feb. 19, 2016

Feb. 19, 2016

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit A - B)(tvt)

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Feb. 24, 2016

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Inmate Account Report by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (tvt) (1) Affidavit)

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March 7, 2016

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Statement of Assets by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (tvt)

March 7, 2016

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Verified Statement by Plaintiff Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (tvt)

March 7, 2016

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Order entered Conditionally Filing this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1983; Advising inmate as to 3 strikes rule of PLRA; Assessing a filing fee; Deferring all action in this case; Advising inmate to comply within the allotted time and to notify of changes in address or risk dismissal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert S. Ballou on 3/7/2016. (tvt)

March 7, 2016

March 7, 2016

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Additional Evidence re 4 Motion for for Preliminary Injunction by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Envelope)(slt)

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March 16, 2016

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Consent to Fee by Plaintiff Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (slt)

March 16, 2016

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Order entered Directing the Clerk to attempt service of process upon the named defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert S. Ballou on 3/23/2016. (slt)

March 23, 2016

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REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Harold Clarke, et al on 3/23/2016. Waiver of Service due by 4/22/2016.(slt)

March 23, 2016

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OPINION. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 3/23/2016. (slt)

March 23, 2016

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ORDER denying 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 3/23/2016. (slt)

March 23, 2016

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NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 14 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (tvt)

April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016

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Transmittal of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA re 15 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal NOTE: The Docketing Statement and Transcript Order Form are available on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov. If CJA24 form(s) are applicable, you must submit a separate Auth-24 for each court reporter from whom you wish to order a transcript through the District Court's eVoucher system. (tvt)

April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016

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Assembled Electronic Record Transmitted to 4CCA re 15 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal (tvt)

April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016

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NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re 15 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. USCA Case Number 16-6542. Case Manager: Karen Stump. (am)

April 15, 2016

April 15, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Haeberle Cahill on behalf of Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson (Cahill, Laura)

April 18, 2016

April 18, 2016

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Earl Barksdale, A. David Robinson, Harold W. Clarke. Earl Barksdale waiver sent on 3/23/2016, answer due 5/23/2016; A. David Robinson waiver sent on 3/23/2016, answer due 5/23/2016; Harold W. Clarke waiver sent on 3/23/2016, answer due 5/23/2016.(Cahill, Laura)

April 18, 2016

April 18, 2016

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ORDER of USCA granting leave to proceed without full prepayment of fees as to 15 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (tvt)

May 13, 2016

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson.(Cahill, Laura)

May 18, 2016

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REQUEST for Admissions by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill.(tvt)

June 6, 2016

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Order to Respond -defendants shall file any motion for summary judgment within 30 days from entry of this order, or this matter will be set for trial on the plaintiffs claims. Responses due by 7/13/2016. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert S. Ballou on 6/13/2016. (slt)

June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016

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MOTION for Protective Order by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson.Motions referred to Judge Robert S. Ballou. (Cahill, Laura)

July 11, 2016

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson. (Cahill, Laura)

July 13, 2016

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Brief / Memorandum in Support re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2)(Cahill, Laura)

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July 13, 2016

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Roseboro Notice and Notice to Parties of Right to Consent to Jurisdiction of United States Magistrate Judge re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment Deadline set for 8/8/2016. (slt)

July 14, 2016

July 14, 2016

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Brief, # 2 Plaintiff's Statement of Disputed Factual Issues)(tvt)

1 Plaintiff's Brief

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2 Plaintiff's Statement of Disputed Factual Issues

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Aug. 8, 2016

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ORDER denying 24 Motion for Protective Order; they are DIRECTED to file a joint response to plaintiff's request for admissions within 21 days after entry of this order, and plaintiff SHALL file any additional responses to defendants' summary judgment motion within 45 days from entry of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert S. Ballou on 8/15/2016. (tvt)

Aug. 15, 2016

Aug. 15, 2016

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Response re 29 Order on Motion for Protective Order, . filed by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson. (Cahill, Laura)

Aug. 30, 2016

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RESPONSE/Declaration in Opposition re 25 MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Opposition)(tvt)

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Oct. 3, 2016

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USCA Memorandum Opinion from 4th Circuit re 15 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal Affirmed in Part, Vacated in Part, and Remanded decided on 12/22/2016 (tvt)

Dec. 22, 2016

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USCA JUDGMENT as to 15 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (tvt)

Dec. 22, 2016

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MANDATE of USCA as to 15 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (slt)

Jan. 13, 2017

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit A- B)(tvt) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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Jan. 13, 2017

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Additional Evidence regarding 35 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Envelope)(tvt) (Entered: 01/25/2017)

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Jan. 13, 2017

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OPINION and ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill; defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 25) is STAYED, pending the outcome of the proceedings on the plaintiff's preliminary injunction motionMotion referred to Pamela Meade Sargent.. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 2/6/2017. (tvt)

Feb. 6, 2017

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MINUTE Order to Respond re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 36 Additional Evidence Defendants' Responses due by 2/20/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Pamela Meade Sargent on 2/6/17. (PMS)

Feb. 6, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mary Grace Miller on behalf of Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson (Miller, Mary)

Feb. 7, 2017

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . filed by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of A. Duncan)(Miller, Mary)

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Feb. 17, 2017

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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 35 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill Objections to R&R due by 4/3/2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Pamela Meade Sargent on 3/20/2017. (tvt)

March 20, 2017

March 20, 2017

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OBJECTION to 41 Report and Recommendations by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(tvt)

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April 10, 2017

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OPINION & ORDER denying 35 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; accepting 41 Report and Recommendations. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 5/10/2017. (tvt)

May 10, 2017

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JUDGMENT : For reasons stated in the Opinion and Order, it is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that Plaintiff's action is hereby DISMISSED. The clerk shall close the case. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 5/10/2017. (tvt)

May 10, 2017

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Order to Vacate 44 Judgment, it is ORDERED that the Judgment is VACATED and case place back on the docket. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 5/11/2017. (tvt)

May 11, 2017

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NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 43 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (tvt)

June 1, 2017

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Transmittal of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA re 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal NOTE: The Docketing Statement and Transcript Order Form are available on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov. If CJA24 form(s) are applicable, you must submit a separate Auth-24 for each court reporter from whom you wish to order a transcript through the District Court's eVoucher system. (tvt)

June 1, 2017

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Assembled Electronic Record Transmitted to 4CCA re 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal (tvt)

June 1, 2017

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NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. USCA Case Number 17-6696 case manager Cathy Poulsen (tvt)

June 1, 2017

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ORDER of USCA granting leave to proceed without full prepayment of fees as to 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (slt)

June 20, 2017

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USCA Memorandum Opinion from 4th Circuit re 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal Affirmed decided on 10/31/2017 (tvt)

Oct. 31, 2017

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USCA JUDGMENT as to 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (tvt)

Oct. 31, 2017

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MANDATE of USCA as to 46 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (tvt)

Nov. 22, 2017

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OPINION and ORDER granting in part and denying in part 25 Motion for Summary Judgment. The motion is DENIED as to Greenhills claims under RLUIPA against the defendants in their official capacities for injunctive relief regarding beard length and Jumah participation and the motion is GRANTED as to all other claims. The defendants are granted leave to file a supplemental motion for summary judgment within 28 days of the date of entry of this Opinion and Order or the matter will be set for trial. (Opinion and Order mailed to Pro Se Party). Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 12/15/2017. (slt)

Dec. 15, 2017

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Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson. (Cahill, Laura)

Jan. 12, 2018

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Brief / Memorandum in Support re 54 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Cahill, Laura)

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Jan. 12, 2018

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Roseboro Notice and Notice to Parties of Right to Consent to Jurisdiction of United States Magistrate Judge re 54 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment Deadline set for 2/9/2018. (slt)

Jan. 16, 2018

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 54 Supplemental MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition, # 2 Enclosure A, # 3 Enclosure B, # 4 Enclosure C, # 5 Envelope)(tvt)

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Feb. 12, 2018

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Notice of Correction: Changed viewing restriction of Document No. 58 (Transcript) due to the document being filed in the incorrect case; only viewable by court personnel. Document correctly filed in Case No. 7:17CV00129 at ECF No. 76. (ca)

March 28, 2018

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OPINION and ORDER granting 54 Motion for Summary Judgment (Opinion and Order mailed to Pro Se Party). Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 9/19/2018. (slt)

Sept. 19, 2018

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JUDGMENT is rendered in favor of Defendants. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 9/19/2018. (slt)

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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 61 Judgment, 60 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (ck)

Oct. 22, 2018

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Transmittal of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA re 62 Notice of Appeal NOTE: The Docketing Statement and Transcript Order Form are available on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals website at www.ca4.uscourts.gov. If CJA24 form(s) are applicable, you must submit a separate Auth-24 for each court reporter from whom you wish to order a transcript through the District Court's eVoucher system. (ck)

Oct. 22, 2018

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Assembled Electronic Record Transmitted to 4CCA re 62 Notice of Appeal (ck)

Oct. 22, 2018

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NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. USCA Case Number 18-7300, case manager Ashley Brownlee (ck)

Oct. 23, 2018

Oct. 23, 2018

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USCA Appeal Fees received $ 505 receipt number 700058420 paid by Amir Ali; re 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (ck) For Appeal case number 18-7300

Nov. 7, 2018

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ORDER of USCA granting motion to withdraw from further representation as to 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (aab)

June 21, 2019

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USCA Memorandum Opinion from 4th Circuit re 62 Notice of Appeal vacated and remanded; decided on 12/6/2019 (ck)

Dec. 6, 2019

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USCA JUDGMENT as to 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (ck) (Main Document 68 replaced on 12/13/2019 with correct pdf and nef regenerated) (ck). Modified on 12/13/2019 (ck).

Dec. 6, 2019

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MANDATE of USCA as to 62 Notice of Appeal filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (ck)

Dec. 30, 2019

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Order to Respond; Defendants may file a supplemental motion for summary judgment, consistent with the Fourth Circuit's Opinion, within 60 days of the date of this order; plaintiff shall file any brief in opposition within 28 days thereafter; the defendants may then file a reply in support of their motion within 14 days of the filing of the plaintiff's brief in opposition. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 4/6/20. (flc)

April 6, 2020

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Pro Se Certificate of Mailing

April 6, 2020

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Document 70 mailed to Pro Se Plaintiff via US Mail (flc)

April 6, 2020

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MOTION for Scott Edson to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0423-3369156. by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kevin)

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April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020

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MOTION for Jarred Reiling to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0423-3369164. by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kevin)

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April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020

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MOTION for Kathryn Lehman to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0423-3369167. by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kevin)

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April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Jordan O'Brien on behalf of Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (O'Brien, Kevin)

April 10, 2020

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MOTION Motion to Terminate Mary Grace Miller as Counsel of Record for Defendants by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cahill, Laura)

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April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020

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Pursuant to STANDING ORDER 2019-5, the U.S. Magistrate Judge Pamela Meade Sargent is referred to this case. Magistrate Judge Robert S. Ballou no longer assigned to the case. Motions referred to Pamela Meade Sargent. (tvt)

April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

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Standing Order 2019-5 Case Referred to Magistrate Judge

April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020

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ORDER granting 75 Motion to Terminate Mary Grace Miller as Counsel of Record for the Defendants Signed by Magistrate Judge Pamela Meade Sargent on 4/28/20. (ejs)

April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

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ORDER granting 71 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Scott Edson for Alfonza Hardy Greenhill added; granting 72 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jarred Reiling for Alfonza Hardy Greenhill added; granting 73 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kathryn Lehman for Alfonza Hardy Greenhill added Signed by Magistrate Judge Pamela Meade Sargent on 4/28/20. (ejs)

April 28, 2020

April 28, 2020

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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 70 Order to Respond, by Earl Barksdale, Harold W. Clarke, A. David Robinson. Motions referred to Judge Pamela Meade Sargent. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cahill, Laura)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020

PACER
80

ORDER granting 79 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Signed by Magistrate Judge Pamela Meade Sargent on 6/8/20. (ejs)

June 8, 2020

June 8, 2020

PACER
81

MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint (Unopposed) by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(O'Brien, Kevin) Modified on 7/6/2020 to remove referral text from docket entry(flc).

1 Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit B

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020

Clearinghouse
82

ORDER granting 81 Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint; Plainitff shall file the proposed Amended Complaint, attached as Exhibit A to the Motion, as a separate docket entry Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 7/7/2020. (tvt)

July 7, 2020

July 7, 2020

PACER
83

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(O'Brien, Kevin)

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2 Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Exhibit E

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6 Exhibit F

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July 8, 2020

July 8, 2020

Clearinghouse
84

NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Haeberle Cahill on behalf of Larry Collins, Aimee Duncan, Fuller, Jeffrey Kiser, Walter Sweeney (Cahill, Laura)

Aug. 4, 2020

Aug. 4, 2020

PACER
85

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Harold W. Clarke, Jeffrey Kiser, Aimee Duncan, A. David Robinson, Larry Collins, Walter Sweeney, Earl Barksdale, Fuller. Harold W. Clarke waiver sent on 7/13/2020, answer due 9/11/2020; Jeffrey Kiser waiver sent on 7/13/2020, answer due 9/11/2020; Aimee Duncan waiver sent on 7/13/2020, answer due 9/11/2020; A. David Robinson waiver sent on 7/13/2020, answer due 9/11/2020; Larry Collins waiver sent on 7/13/2020, answer due 9/11/2020; Walter Sweeney waiver sent on 7/13/2020, answer due 9/11/2020; Earl Barksdale waiver sent on 7/13/2020, answer due 9/11/2020; Fuller waiver sent on 7/13/2020, answer due 9/11/2020.(Cahill, Laura)

Aug. 4, 2020

Aug. 4, 2020

PACER
86

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal without prejudice as to Defendant GraceInside and Defendant Daniel R. Theiben by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (O'Brien, Kevin)

Aug. 6, 2020

Aug. 6, 2020

PACER
89

STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (O'Brien, Kevin)

Aug. 7, 2020

Aug. 7, 2020

RECAP
87

ORDER dismissing without prejudice all claims against GraceInside and Daniel R. Theiben (Chaplain). Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 8/7/2020. (slt)

Aug. 7, 2020

Aug. 7, 2020

PACER
88

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Alfonza Hardy Greenhill (O'Brien, Kevin)

Aug. 7, 2020

Aug. 7, 2020

PACER
90

FINAL ORDER DISMISSING CASE WITH Prejudice. Signed by Judge James P. Jones on 8/10/2020. (slt)

Aug. 10, 2020

Aug. 10, 2020

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Case Details

State / Territory: Virginia

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Solitary confinement

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 19, 2016

Closing Date: Aug. 10, 2020

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Inmate at the Red Onion State Prison who is a practicing Muslim.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Virginia Department of Corrections, State

Defendant Type(s):

Corrections

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Free Exercise Clause

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief denied

Issues

General:

Bathing and hygiene

Conditions of confinement

Food service / nutrition / hydration

Religious programs / policies

Sanitation / living conditions

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Solitary confinement/Supermax (conditions or process)

Discrimination-basis:

Religion discrimination

Type of Facility:

Government-run