Evatt v. Thomas

Amos Charles Evatt, an inmate at the Hamilton Aged and Inffrmed Center (“HAIC”), appeals from the judgment dismissing his complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief.

In his complaint, Evatt sued Kim Thomas, in his official capacity as the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections (“ADOC”), alleging that two ADOC administrative regulations are discriminatory and that their enforcement is arbitrary and capricious, and, therefore, Evatt said, he was deprived of his right to equal protection. Specifically, Evatt challenged ADOC Admin. Reg. No. 009, which implements a…