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Supreme Court Limits Religious Prison Lawsuits
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The Supreme Court just handed a major blow to religious freedom in prisons, ruling that a Rastafarian inmate, Damon Landor, can’t sue prison guards who shaved his dreadlocks — despite lower courts finding the act violated his religious rights. In a 6-3 decision, the Court sided with the officials, upholding a precedent that limits direct lawsuits against prison staff for religious violations. This unexpected move marks a sharp departure from the Court’s recent track record of protecting inmates’ religious practices — even during executions. The ruling means that even when deeply held beliefs are ignored, prisoners may not have a legal path to hold individual guards accountable — raising serious questions about how religious freedom is enforced behind bars.
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