White v. Keller, 588 F.2d 913

PER CURIAM:

Plaintiffs instituted a class action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for injunctive relief and damages alleging the invalidity of suspension of a prisoner‘s future visiting rights for a limited period of time when he is found in possession of contraband (drugs, money or other prohibited articles) immediately following a visit. It was contended that prisoners and members of their family and designated friends have a first amendment right of visitation which was unduly limited since punishment for smuggling and receiving contraband and prevention of future smuggling could be accomplished by less drastic means. Additionally, those of the plaintiffs who wish to visit prisoners assert that they have a right to a hearing which was denied them before their rights of visitation may be restricted.^*

In a thorough and carefully considered opinion, the district court granted summary judgment to defendant, the superintendent of the correctional institution. We think its decision correct and we affirm on its memorandum opinion.

AFFIRMED.

Notes

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Walter E. Hoffman, Senior United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, sitting by designation

Case Details

Case Name: White v. Keller

Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Date Published: Dec 18, 1978

Citations: 588 F.2d 913; 1978 U.S. App. LEXIS 6925; 77-2400

Docket Number: 77-2400

Court Abbreviation: 4th Cir.