WOODFORD v NGO is a United States Supreme Court case that dealt with the procedures for determining when prison litigation may be commenced in federal court. The case established that prisoners must exhaust all state court remedies in accordance with the rules thereof before filing claims in federal court. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, ruled that this exhaustion requirement applies even if the state court's procedures are ambiguous or confusing. Justice Stephen Breyer filed a concurrence, while Justice John Paul Stevens filed a dissent.
An NGO, on the other hand, stands for Non-Governmental Organization. NGOs are non-profit organizations that are independent of governments and international organizations. They work on a wide range of issues, including human rights, environmental protection, and social welfare. NGOs are typically funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and governments, and they operate at local, national, and international levels.