Pevia v. Moyer

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND DONALD R. PEVIA, * Plaintiff, * v. * Civil Action No. DLB-19-327 STEPHEN T. MOYER, et al., * Defendants. * MEMORANDUM OPINION Prison officials at maximum-security state prison North Branch Correctional Institution (“NBCI”) denied the request of maximum-security state prisoner Donald R. Pevia, a member of the Native American Faith Group (“NAFG”), to participate in an NAFG sweat lodge ceremony, which Pevia claims his religious beliefs require him to attend. Pevia, proceeding pro se, filed suit against numerous state and NBCI…