Charles Sanchez, Jr. v. Alan Earls

Missouri prisoner Charles Sanchez, a Roman Catholic, joined a church upon arriving at the Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC). In his complaint, Sanchez alleges that JCCC officials allowed him to order a crucifix and chain even though the items exceeded the prison’s $100 monetary-value limit. Sanchez further alleges that JCCC officials thereafter wrongfully sanctioned him for possession of contraband — that is, possession of a crucifix and chain valued in excess of $100. The sanctions included twenty days of cell restriction, removal from his job assignment, removal from the honor…