U.S. v. Flores.

• Position: ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act - Brief Article

U.S. District Court

PLACEMENT

RESTRICTIONS

TELEPHONE

MAIL

FREE SPEECH

U.S. v. Flores, 214 F.Supp.2d 1193 (D.Utah 2002). A prisoner who was indicated for alleged Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) violations, filed a writ of habeas corpus challenging restrictions placed on his conditions of confinement. The district court denied the petition. The court held that the secure confinement of the prisoner was justified and that restrictions placed upon his confinement were warranted because the prisoner was a flight risk, and a danger to others. The court upheld restrictions on the prisoner's mail that required mail to be read for threats, conspiracy, or obstruction of justice...