577 F. Supp. 7 - In Re Sanchez’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “[u]nder the special circumstances of this case, the Government's application must be granted. Mr. Sanchez is not on a hunger strike as a means of demonstrating on behalf of some political cause or religious belief... Nor is his situation analogous to a patient refusing life prolonging treatment. Rather, Sanchez is, by his own admission, attempting to bring maximum pressure to bear upon the Judge who will ultimately rule upon his motion to vacate the contempt order. Moreover, the prolongation of this hunger strike will soon render Mr. Sanchez physically or mentally incapable of testifying before the grand jury, thereby rendering further coercive sanctions futile. In one sense, therefore, Mr. Sanchez is attempting to escape from prison and to frustrate the lawful authority of the courts. This is a purpose that we cannot condone.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 665 So. 2d 1099 - Singletary v. Costello · Lantz v. Coleman

2. “Martinez’s claim that he was force-fed also fails to state a constitutional claim. The mere allegation of forced-feeding does not describe a constitutional violation. Bureau of Prison regulations authorize medical officers to force-feed an inmate if they determine that the inmate’s life or permanent health is in danger. Attachments to Martinez’s pleadings reveal that USMCFP medical officers determined that forced-feeding was necessary to his health....”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Soliman