Norman Laurence v. Rhode Island Department of Corrections

OPINION

Justice GOLDBERG,

for the Court.

This case came before the Supreme Court on May 7, 2013, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. The pro se plaintiff, Norman Laurence (plaintiff or Laurence), appeals 1 from two orders entered in a civil action against the defendants: (1) an order denying his motion to proceed in forma pauperis, and (2) an administrative order restricting him from filing any pro se actions in Superior Court.

Facts and Travel

The plaintiff, an inmate incarcerated at the Adult…