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Document 17-cv-2562

AI Analysis

Summary: The letter, written by Bobbi C. Sternheim, discusses Ghulam Maxwell's detention conditions and argues against placing her in the Special Housing Unit (SHU). It requests the court to address her sleeping conditions and the MDC's surveillance methods.
Significance: This document reveals concerns about Ghulam Maxwell's detention conditions and potential mistreatment by the MDC, and is potentially important as it may influence the court's decision on her detention conditions.
Key Topics: Ghulam Maxwell's detention conditions SHU placement surveillance methods
Key People:
  • Ghulam Maxwell - the inmate whose detention conditions are being discussed
  • Bobbi C. Sternheim - lawyer representing Ghulam Maxwell
Document Type
Letter
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES007
Has Handwriting
Yes

Full Text

Case 1:16-cv-03306-AJN-BCM Document 172562 Filed 04/29/20 Page 2 of 4 LAW OFFICES OF BOBBI C. STERNHEIM The MDC routinely places inmates in the SHU if they have engaged in physical altercation with other inmates or to protect inmates who are the subject of abuse. It would be ironic if the MDC follows through with its threat to place Ms. Maxwell in the SHU: It would signal that Ms. Maxwell needs protection from the very staff so intent on protecting her, since she has no contact with anyone but staff. As suggested by the Circuit, we ask the Court to address Ms. Maxwell's sleeping conditions by directing the MDC to cease 15-minute light surveillance of Ms. Maxwell or justify the need for the disruptive flashlight surveillance. Very truly yours, Bobbi C. Sternheim BOBBI C. STERNHEIM Encs. cc: All counsel of record 2 DOJ-OGR-00020349