Yes, my case was (probably, maybe) barred from injunctive relief because you can't sue to fix problems at a jail or prison if they release you[0]. Some people have been prematurely released just to activate this option.
You can (sometimes) get declaratory judgment though, which at least declares you a winner and you can then pass the baton to the guy behind you who is still behind bars and use that as a stick to hit the institution over the head with.
And sometimes you can also get monetary damages too, which can be another stick to hit them with.
[0] some exceptions apply if the case is likely to repeat itself, but this argument is very, very hard to muster
Yes, my case was (probably, maybe) barred from injunctive relief because you can't sue to fix problems at a jail or prison if they release you[0]. Some people have been prematurely released just to activate this option.
You can (sometimes) get declaratory judgment though, which at least declares you a winner and you can then pass the baton to the guy behind you who is still behind bars and use that as a stick to hit the institution over the head with.
And sometimes you can also get monetary damages too, which can be another stick to hit them with.
[0] some exceptions apply if the case is likely to repeat itself, but this argument is very, very hard to muster