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Religious Discrimination in Prisons

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted a briefing in early 2008 to discuss religious discrimination and prisoner rights.  The report, Religious Discrimination in Prisons, includes:

  • Introductory Remarks by Chairman
  • Speakers' Presentations
              PANEL 1 - Free Exercise of Inmates' Religious Rights vs. Prison Security 
              PANEL 2 - Free Exercise of Inmates' Religious Rights vs. Church State Separation
  • Questions by Commissioners and Staff Director
  • Adjourn Briefing

 

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About Sandy Schilling

Sandy Schilling is the Jail Specialist for the National Institute of Corrections Information Center