Eighth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Shakopee Tribal Member’s Prisoner Rights Claim

This story was filed on January 27, 2015

Here is the opinion in Brooks v. Roy. An excerpt: According to Brooks, he was placed into a 12-step program at New Dimensions because there is no alternative program at MCF-Faribault for those of a Native American faith. He says … Continue reading →read more

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