Candace-Jabril S. Afr. v. Bedard

The plaintiff, an inmate in the custody of the Massachusetts Department of Correction (department), appeals from an order denying her motion for relief from judgment, Mass. R. Civ. P. 60 (b) (6), 365 Mass. 828 (1974) ( rule 60 [b] [6] ). We affirm.

Background. We summarize the relevant allegations in the complaint. The plaintiff self-identifies as a transsexual woman; she has been diagnosed with mental illnesses, including extreme gender dysphoria and gender identity disorder. Since April 15, 2013, the plaintiff has been permitted by the department to wear a hijab as part of her observance of…