Thompson v. Ricci, et al.
Summary
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of New Jersey filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a New Jersey prisoner, an ordained Pentecostal minister, who is asking the state to respect his religious freedom by restoring his right to preach. Howard Thompson, Jr. had preached at weekly worship services at the New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) for more than a decade when prison officials last year issued, without any reason, a blanket ban on all preaching by inmates, even when done under the direct supervision of prison staff.
Legal Documents
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12/03/2008
Thompson v. Ricci, et al. - Preliminary Injunction
Date Filed: 12/03/2008
Affiliate: New Jersey
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11/24/2009
Thompson v. Ricci, et al. - Settlement Agreement
Date Filed: 11/24/2009
Affiliate: New Jersey
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11/20/2008
Thompson v. Ricci, et al. - Complaint
Date Filed: 11/20/2008
Affiliate: New Jersey
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02/09/2009
Thompson v. Ricci, et al. - Plaintiff's Reply Brief
Date Filed: 02/09/2009
Affiliate: New Jersey
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