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Tag Archives: PLRA

Second Circuit holds Article 10 detainee is not prisoner for PLRA purposes

A civilly detained individual is not a “prisoner” as defined by the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA).

Posted byypereyaslavskiyJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021Posted inLitigationTags:Article 10, PLRA, Second Circuit

Second Circuit Brings Clarity to Exhaustion Requirement Under the PLRA

The Second Circuit adopts a bright-line rule regarding exhaustion under the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA).

Posted byypereyaslavskiyJuly 1, 2021July 1, 2021Posted inLitigationTags:2021, 2nd Circuit, Exhaustion Requirement, PLRA
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