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Document 20-bc-60038

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Summary: The court denies Maxwell's request to override BOP's safety and security check procedures, but urges the MDC to consider reducing sleep disruption for pre-trial detainees and to ensure Maxwell is treated similarly to other pre-trial detainees.
Significance: This document is significant as it reveals the court's decision regarding Maxwell's detention conditions and the balance between security protocols and her rights as a pre-trial detainee.
Key Topics: Ghulam J. Khan Maxwell's detention conditions Safety and security protocols at MDC Pre-trial detainee treatment
Key People:
  • Ghulam J. Khan Maxwell - Pre-trial detainee
  • Alison J. Nathan - United States District Judge
Document Type
Court Filing
Date
May 14, 2021
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES007
Has Handwriting
Yes

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can arise in high-profile cases. The MDC has determined that these factors necessitate more frequent safety and security checks. The Government also indicates that the prohibition on eye masks is a generally applicable policy, but that Maxwell, like other inmates, may use other non-contraband items to cover her eyes. To the extent that Maxwell's April 29, 2021 letter asks the Court to override BOP's determination as to the frequency of appropriate safety and security check procedures, that request is denied as factually unsubstantiated and legally unsupported. Certainly nothing in the record plausibly establishes that current protocols interfere with Maxwell's ability to prepare for her trial and communicate with her lawyers. Defense counsel's May 7, 2021 letter, Dkt. No. 272, describes generalized grievances but makes no additional specific and supported application for relief. Nevertheless, the Court urges the MDC to consider whether sleep disruption for pre-trial detainees can be reduced. The Court also admonishes the MDC and the Government to continue to ensure that Maxwell is subjected to only those security protocols that BOP determines are necessary for her safety and security, based upon neutral and applicable factors, and consistent with the treatment of similarly situated pre-trial detainees. The Government shall provide a copy of this Order to the Warden and General Counsel for the MDC. SO ORDERED. Dated: May 14, 2021 New York, New York ALISON J. NATHAN United States District Judge