Blagman v. White

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ELLIS, District Judge.

A Virginia inmate brings this § 1983 action alleging that defendants, administrators of a “boot camp” program at Stafford Detention Center (SDC) abridged his First Amendment right to the free exercise of his Muslim religion and violated his rights under the Equal Protection Clause by treating Muslims less favorably than Christians. The inmate also asserts a claim that defendants attempted to discourage and intimidate Muslims from submitting grievances. For the reasons that follow, summary judgment must be entered for defendants.

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Plaintiff, a Virginia…