Lawsuit challenging California SHU conditions moves forward

I have an important update, as we recently reported in MIM Notes about the difficulties we were having in attempting to bring challenge to the conditions as they exist at this particular kamp, and specifically here in the SHU.

The Eastern District had been blocking our efforts by making the screening process very strict, however after filing a third amended complaint in January of 2004. Just last week, August 8, 2004, Judge Snyder finally allowed us to proceed on all the grounds raised, so we want to thank all those who called in and sent letters and faxes to the Judge urging her to allow us to proceed. We passed but only one small hurdle. We'll continue to need your support if we're gonna be successful in our efforts. Letters of encouragement, legal advice, particularly around the 1st, 8th and 14th amendments, as well as the equal protection clause and ex post facto law.

We sincerely hope that you will get behind this effort and send us protection with your support. We will keep you updated via ULK.

- A prisoner at Corcoran, August 2004