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Muslim inmate who won US Supreme Court beard case claims retaliatory transfer by Arkansas officials

The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas filed a federal lawsuit on July 11 alleging that Arkansas officials retaliated against inmate Gregory Holt by transferring him to a West Virginia federal prison.
Prompted by his 2015 Supreme Court victory and six active lawsuits, Arkansas officials transferred Holt to a federal prison after a mediation, alleging retaliation.
Holt reports losing access to legal documents, being denied hygiene and religious services at USP Hazelton, dubbed “Misery Mountain,” according to court filings.
The lawsuit seeks a court order to return Holt to Arkansas custody and declare his transfer violated his constitutional rights.
The case underscores the importance of protecting inmates’ religious and petition rights, highlighting concerns that the transfer was punitive rather than security-driven.

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