Pawochawog-Mequinosh v. RI Dept. of Corrections
- Filed: Jan 24, 2024
- Status: Settled
- Court: U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island
- Latest Update: Jan 24, 2024
Summary
Cooperating attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island filed a federal lawsuit against DOC officials for refusing to accommodate the religious practices of a Native American prisoner.
In a case that challenges the Department of Corrections’ restrictive policies governing the religious freedom of people incarcerated at the ACI, cooperating attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island filed a federal lawsuit against DOC officials for refusing to accommodate the religious practices of a Native American prisoner.
Documents
- Jun 30, 2025 Settlement Agreement – Pawochawog-Mequinosh v. RI Dept. of Corrections.pdf
- May 7, 2025 Motion to Stay – Pawochawog-Mequinosh v. RI Dept. of Corrections.pdf
- Jan 24, 2024 Pawochawog-Mequinosh v. RI Dept. of Corrections - Complaint.pdf
Date Filed: Jun 30, 2025
Affiliate: RI
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