Yusef Brown-Austin v. Annette Chambers-Smith, et al.

Summary

A United States Magistrate Judge recommends denying Yusef Brown-Austin’s motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunctive relief in his prisoner civil rights action. The recommendation also advises denying his motion to supplement the pleadings with additional retaliation allegations concerning his prison security classification.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff failed to demonstrate the likelihood of success, irreparable harm, or the remaining factors necessary for temporary or preliminary injunctive relief, and his motion should be denied.
2. Leave to supplement or amend should be denied because the proposed claims substantially repeat existing retaliation allegations, would be futile, and would be prejudicial and contrary to judicial economy.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff established the requirements for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction concerning his prison security classification and alleged retaliation.
2. Whether Plaintiff should be permitted to supplement or amend his pleadings to add alleged retaliation claims concerning his return from extended restrictive housing transition to extended restrictive housing.

Disposition

other