· 11/19/1987
James Felix, A/K/A Muhsin Hassan Al Uqdah v. Jesse R. Rolan
Citations
- 833 F.2d 517
- 1987 U.S. App. LEXIS 17806
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- noting that use of a/k/a designation for the receipt of privileges and record keeping is a reasonable middle ground between absolute recognition of the plaintiffs Muslim name and the prison’s interest in order, security, and administrative efficiency
- “The adoption of Muslim names by inmates practicing that religion is generally recognized to be an exercise of both first amendment speech and religious freedom.”
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Judges: Reavley, Randall, Jolly
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