Lee v. Crouse

MEMORANDUM FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

WESLEY E. BROWN, District Judge.

This action was originally filed before Chief Judge Arthur J. Stanley, Jr., of this District as a habeas corpus proceeding, wherein petitioner VINCENT LEE alleged that Kansas State Penitentiary authorities were unconstitutionally prohibiting the practice and worship of the Islam religion by Negro inmates. Leave to proceed without prepayment of fees was granted. A motion for appointment of counsel was denied.

Answering, the Warden denied any constitutional violations. He stated that Lee’s religion advocated…