O'LONE, ADMINISTRATOR, LEESBURG PRISON COMPLEX, et al. v. ESTATE OF SHABAZZ et al.
Supreme Court Cases
482 U.S. 342 (1987)
Case Overview
Legal Principle at Issue
Whether prison regulations that required prisoners to work outside on Friday afternoons, thereby making it impossible for them to attend Muslim congregational services held at that time, violated their rights under the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment.
Action
Reversed. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.
Advocated for Respondent
- James Katz View all cases
Advocated for Petitioner
- Laurie M. Hodian View all cases