Al-Amin v. Colson et al, No. 3:2012cv00141 - Document 7 (M.D. Tenn. 2012)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT: Plaintiff, Shakur Ali Abdullah AI-Amin, a state inmate at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution ("RMSI"), filed this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Defendants: Warden Colson, Deputy Warden S andy Hall Sargent Lewis, Assistant Commissioner of Operations in care of Rafferty, Stoken, Chamlliss, Sargent Leonard in care of Yeburah, Josh Graven, Chaplain Jenny Alexander, Sargent Sheila Camp and Sargent Terry Puckett, Internal Affairs. Plaintif f assert claims of religious discrimination. By separate Order, the Court granted Plaintiff's application to proceed without prepayment of fees and costs, and has directed that the complaint be filed in forma pauperis. In sum, Plaintiff's F irst Amendment/RLUIPA claims and retaliation claims against Defendants Warden Colson, Deputy Warden Hall, Officer Chambliss, and Sgt. Sheila Camp shall proceed. Plaintiff's claims against the other named defendants and Plaintiff's due process, medical care, and mail claim should be dismissed. Signed by District Judge William J. Haynes, Jr on 5/1/2012. (xc:Pro se party by regular and certified mail.)(eh) Modified on 5/2/2012 (eh).