Browse 6 prisoner rights cases decided by First Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Excessive Force Claim Fails: Officers' Actions Not Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Dor v. Bondi, decided by First Circuit on December 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the defendant correctional officers alleging excessive force durin...
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Martinez v. Salisbury, decided by First Circuit on November 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, fi...
First Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction for Inmate's Legal Materials
Waleyko v. Del Toro, decided by First Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Waleyk...
Parole Policy Change Doesn't Violate Ex Post Facto Clause
Cano-Gutierrez v. Bondi, decided by First Circuit on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former inmate, sued the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) alleging that...
Excessive Force and Medical Indifference Claims Against Officer Denied
Boniface v. Viliena, decided by First Circuit on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Viliena...
First Circuit Denies Injunction for Inmate Medical Care Claim
Mendez Nolasco v. Bondi, decided by First Circuit on April 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by M...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 prisoner rights cases from First Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6.
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