· 4/6/1925
Russell v. Sisson
Citations
- 4 F.2d 1014
- 55 App. D.C. 401
- 1925 U.S. App. LEXIS 3165
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- holding that short term or temporary deprivations of basic 22 needs such as food, clothing, shelter and sanitation do not plausibly allege a constitutional 23 violation
- “Unquestionably, subjection of a prisoner to lack of sanitation 22 that is severe or prolonged can constitute an infliction of pain within the meaning of the 23 Eighth Amendment”
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Judges: Martin, Orsdel, Robb
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