Jackson v. Hogan

The plaintiff, an inmate with protective custody status at the Southeastern Correctional Center at Bridge-water (S.E.C.C.), brought an action, pro se, pursuant to G. L. c. 12, § 111, alleging violations of his civil rights by the defendants, all of whom were employees of the Department of Correction (department). Specifically, the plaintiff cited the refusal to grant him a transfer to the “cadre unit” at S.E.C.C; the failure to allow him the opportunity to hold an inmate job and thereby obtain compensation and “good time” credit; the confiscation of certain items of personal property; the…