Barrett v. Oregon Department of Corrections

Petitioner seeks a determination under ORS 183.400 of the validity of OAR 291-131-0035. That rule, promulgated by the Department of Corrections, prohibits inmates from receiving “[s]exually explicit material which by its nature or content poses a threat or is detrimental to the security, good order or discipline of the facility, inmate rehabilitation, or facilitates criminal activity * * Petitioner contends that the rule “[violates constitutional provisions,” ORS 183.400(4)(a), because it violates his freedom of expression under Article I, section 8, of the Oregon Constitution. Petitioner…