Prisoner Rights Cases in Eleventh Circuit

Browse 6 prisoner rights cases decided by Eleventh Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Prisoner Rights Opinions from Eleventh Circuit (6)

Denise Hughes v. Monique Locure

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case

Eleventh Circuit · 2026-01-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Denise Hughes v. Monique Locure, decided by Eleventh Circuit on January 29, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to t...

Tiffany Wingo v. Major Branson Harris

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Excessive Force Claim Against Correctional Officer

Eleventh Circuit · 2025-12-01 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 30/100

Tiffany Wingo v. Major Branson Harris, decided by Eleventh Circuit on December 1, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to di...

Pamela Smothers v. Roger Childers

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Malicious Prosecution Case

Eleventh Circuit · 2025-11-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Pamela Smothers v. Roger Childers, decided by Eleventh Circuit on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment t...

Bruce Henry v. Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Inmate Fails to Show Likelihood of Success on Inadequate Medical Care Claim

Eleventh Circuit · 2025-08-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Bruce Henry v. Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of ...

Bruce Henry v. Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Inmate's Eighth Amendment claim for inadequate medical care fails at preliminary injunction stage

Eleventh Circuit · 2025-04-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Bruce Henry v. Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, decided by Eleventh Circuit on April 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a...

Michael Chapman v. Jefferson Dunn

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Excessive Force Case

Eleventh Circuit · 2025-02-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Michael Chapman v. Jefferson Dunn, decided by Eleventh Circuit on February 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary inj...

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Q: How many prisoner rights cases has Eleventh Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 prisoner rights cases from Eleventh Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in prisoner rights cases at Eleventh Circuit?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5, Plaintiff Win: 1.

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