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Appendix I
Sources of Legal Support
... LGBTQ+ people, through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Write to: Lambda Legal, 120 Wall Street, ... LGBT individuals in prison, through impact litigation, public policy advocacy, public education, direct legal services, and collaboration ...
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Appendix K
Prisoners Rights Books and Newsletters
Prisoners Rights Books and Newsletters
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Chapter Three
Your Rights in Prison
... from publishing leaflets to be distributed to the general public about a new law because prisoners still had other ways to inform the public about the issue, such as by individual letters. Often ... are not fixed but should evolve and “acquire meaning as public opinion becomes enlightened by humane justice.” Hall ...
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Appendix A
Glossary of Terms
... a person who swears to the truth of the statement before a public officer, such as a “notary public.” Affirm : When the appellate court agrees with ... any “loss.” Usually one dollar. Notary or Notary Public : A person who is authorized to stamp their seal on ...
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Appendix N
Constitutional Amendments
... in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same ... process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all ... the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district ...
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Appendix H
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
... 10. Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in ... innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary ... freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in ...
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Chapter One
How to Use the JLH
... brought the terrible conditions of prisons into the public eye and had some positive effects on the way federal ...
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Chapter Four
Who to Sue and What to Ask for
... and 4. A preliminary injunction will serve the public interest. Chapter Five includes sample documents to ... and Starr v. Baca , 652 F.3d 1202 (9th Cir. 2011). Some public officials have what is called absolute immunity. ...
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Chapter Five
How to Start Your Lawsuit
... Gifts or inheritances? YES___ NO ___ e. Any form of public assistance? YES___ NO ___ f. Any other sources? ... of your legal papers to prison groups, legislators, other public officials, newspapers, radio, TV, etc. Enclose a brief ...
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Chapter Six
What Happens After You File Your Suit
... can use state and federal Freedom of Information Act and Public Records Act laws to request prison policies and ... different rules about what information is available to the public. Of course, prison officials may use various tactics ...
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Chapter Two
Overview of Types of Lawsuits and the Prison Litigation Reform Act
... it involves no element of choice or judgment grounded in public policy considerations.” D Bivens Actions and Federal ...