Swanigan v. Ark. Dep't of Correction

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of an inmate's petition seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and certiorari concerning prison disciplinary proceedings. It held that the claims were barred by sovereign immunity, did not allege facts supporting an exception to that immunity, and failed to establish a due-process violation or a sufficient claim for individual liability. The court also held that conclusory allegations of malice could not cure those deficiencies.