Rumsey v. Michigan Dept. of Corrections.

• Position: Violation of constitutional rights - Brief Article

U.S. District Court

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Rumsey v. Michigan Dept. of Corrections, 327 F.Supp.2d 767 (E.D.Mich. 2004). An inmate filed a [section] 1983 action against librarians employed by a state corrections department, claiming he was unconstitutionally denied access to court. The district court granted summary judgment for the librarians, finding that the inmate failed to show actual injury. According to the court, a prisoner must show that the actions of prison officials hindered the prisoner's efforts...