Abstract
This Note examines the struggle of prison inmates to gain access to religious materials; materials that have been forbidden by prison officials. Part II of the Note will examine the historical development of inmates’ constitutional rights. It will also analyze the Supreme Court’s standard for reviewing prison regulations involving inmates’ constitutional rights. Moreover, the Note discusses Congress’ attempt to set the standard of review. The Note then examines the significance of the Kirsch decision. Finally, the Note analyzes the fourth factor of the Turner Standard used in Kirsch and explores the possible effect of a new legislative act on prisoners’ Free Exercise claims.
Recommended Citation
Rarric, Owen J.
(2002)
"Kirsch v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections: Will the Supreme Court Say "Hands Off" Again?,"
Akron Law Review: Vol. 35:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
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