What is the legal basis for refusing to allow a prisoner to attend a religious service?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Wright v. McMann, 387 F.2d 519 (2nd Cir. 1967):
For example, we can conceive of circumstances that would justify a refusal to permit a particular prisoner to attend a religious service. See United States ex rel. Cleggett v. Pate, 229 F.Supp. 818, 819-821 (N.D.Ill.1964). It may be more difficult to justify depriving a prisoner of a Bible, prayer book and access to the prison chaplain.
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