Harry Northern v. Louis S. Nelson

ORDER

The district court, 315 F.Supp. 687, granted injunctive relief on appellant’s complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging infringement by prison authorities of his right to the free exercise of the Muslim religion. However, the court dismissed appellant’s claim for damages.

Appellant argues that a cause of action for damages under the Act may be based upon a denial of religious freedom, citing Williford v. California, 352 F.2d 474 (9th Cir. 1965); DeWitt v. Pail, 366 F.2d 682, 686 (9th Cir. 1966); and Wilson v. Prasse, 404 F.2d 1380 (3d Cir. 1968). Appellee accepts this legal proposition,…