· 5/25/1995
Weir v. Nix
Citations
- 890 F. Supp. 769
- 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13412
- 1995 WL 328023
How courts have described this case
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- stating that, to the extent a prisoner’s equal protection claims are based on religious classification, the compelling interest governs his claims, and the reasonableness test applies to his remaining claims
- finding a similar twenty-five book limitation in Iowa correctional system did not impose a substantial burden on plaintiffs’ free exercise rights
- no substantial burden because prohibited practice not mandated by plaintiff’s faith
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Judges: Walters
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