Opinion ID: 696992
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Seizure of Legal Papers

Text: 22 In his amended complaint, Newman alleged that the defendants confiscated his incoming legal mail. The district court did not address this claim. The confiscation of legal mail may harm a prisoner's access to the courts. See Sands v. Lewis, 886 F.2d 1166, 1168 (9th Cir. 1989), Vigliotto v. Terry, 873 F.2d 1201, 1202 (9th Cir. 1989). Thus, the district court should address this claim on remand. 23 The Eighth Amendment claims for damages and the claims for confiscation of mail are remanded. The decision of the district court is affirmed in all other respects. 24 AFFIRMED IN PART AND VACATED AND REMANDED IN PART.