9th Circuit Rules on Religious Rights of Segregated Prisoners
The 9th Circuit has ruled Orange County in violation of the ADA and reinstated much of a class action suit brought on behalf of tens of thousands of disabled prisoners. Segregated jail facilities failed to give proper access to religious services, among other things, the court ruled.
Regarding segregated inmates, the appellate court said such inmates should be allowed to attend religious services weekly and meet with a minister, priest or rabbi (or a similar religious figure) upon request.