Congress passed the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), which protects prisoners' right to practice their religion. Explain the basic provision of RLUIPA and how it protects this important constitutional right.
Assignment Guidelines:
Using the course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
In a Word document of 2-3 pages, address the following:
- What are the major provisions of the Act?
- Explain what they are and how they are enacted in your own words.
- Do you believe that the Act is sufficient in upholding essential First Amendment rights? Explain.
- Use the evidence from your research to support your arguments.
In 3-5 paragraphs
The Supreme Court set the standard for freedom of speech in prisons in 1987 when it ruled in Turner v. Safley, which involved a class action lawsuit brought by state inmates of the Missouri Division of Corrections challenging a ban on correspondence and marriages between inmates.
Explain how the First Amendment has impacted prisoners' use of freedom of speech.
Assignment Guidelines:
Using the course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the freedom of speech provision of the First Amendment and how it is addressed with regard to the rights of institutionalized persons.
Address the following in 3-5 paragraphs:
- How has the First Amendment impacted prisoners' use of freedom of speech?
- What freedom of speech restrictions exist, if any, for complaining about prison conditions?
- What is one other restriction placed on prisoners regarding their freedom of speech?