Carter v. Ingalls

ORDER

BOWEN, District Judge.

The study of prisons and the pro se litigants who inhabit them is like the study of astronomy or even science fiction. The explorer of the world of prisons and pro se plaintiffs embarks upon a fantastic voyage into another world, even another galaxy, far, far away. Prisoners protect themselves with the laser-light power of their constitutional rights. Prison officials shield themselves with administrative autonomy. Both sides have power, but both must exercise restraint, lest they give in to the dark side of the force.

The astronomer who examines the sky will…