Muhammad v. Close

540 U.S. 749·2004

What the Court Decided

Clarified the scope of Heck, holding it did not apply to a prisoner's Section 1983 challenge to a disciplinary action that did not affect the duration of confinement.

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Cited In

Olivier v. City of Brandon

2025 Term · 24-993

Cited by both sides — petitioner argued it left open whether Heck applies to those never in custody; respondent cited its language about Heck directing plaintiffs to state court remedies.