Abraham has been in prison since 1940. He is now 86 years old. Throughout his time in prison he has seen changes in the prison, the type of inmates being housed and the laws concerning inmates. When he first got to prison it was generally accepted that a convicted individual forfeited all rights that were not granted in a statute or a correctional policy.
-Abraham filed a lawsuit against the administrators of his prison because he was Muslim and the warden prohibited him from access to the Koran and from conducting services. What amendment was the basis for Abraham's lawsuit?

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The 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the right to practice one's chosen religion. Abraham's lawsuit is based on the fact that the prohibition of his access to the Koran and his inability to conduct services infringes upon his freedom of religion. Therefore, the 1st Amendment is the basis for his lawsuit.

Abraham Has Been in Prison Since 1940