Tag: Prisoner Lawsuits
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What is Qualified Immunity?
Qualified immunity is something that judges created to make it harder to sue police officers, prison guards and other government officials.
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How Should You Interact With Prison Staff?
It’s important for justice-impacted people to realize that prison guards are typically very different fro police. With that in mind, how should you interact with prison staff?
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Can You File a Lawsuit for Your Loved One in Prison?
Unless you are a licensed attorney, you have no legal standing to file a lawsuit on behalf of your loved one. Usually, there are only two people that can file a lawsuit for someone–the person whose rights were violated or their attorney. And even then, it can be difficult.
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“You Must Exhaust Your Administrative Remedies.” What Does This Mean?
f you’re a prisoner and thinking of filing a lawsuit, there are a few things you should know. The Prison Litigation Reform Act put some rules in place that may make it harder to file a lawsuit. One thing the law requires is that you must exhaust your administrative remedies. Before you file, you should…
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Can You File a Lawsuit over Solitary Confinement Conditions?
Yes. You can file a lawsuit about the conditions in solitary confinement. Even in solitary, you still have rights. If someone violates your rights, you can sue.
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Everything You Need To Know About Your Fourteenth Amendment Rights
The 14th Amendment affirms your rights and guarantees equal treatment under the law. But does that change after you’ve been convicted?
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When and How You Can Sue the Government
The Federal Tort Claims Act allows you to sue the US government. But what does it do and how can you use it to help yourself? Let’s find out.
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Can an Incarcerated Person Sue a Corrections Officer?
Yes. As a person in prison, you still have certain rights. Those rights include the right to access to courts. They also include the right to be free from violence. So, if you’re currently incarcerated and a corrections officer harms you, you have the right to turn to the courts and sue them. And prisons…