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The Supreme Court strikes down a former inmate’s lawsuit over shaved dreadlocks, ruling that prison guards can’t be held personally liable under federal law without their consent — a major setback for prisoners seeking religious freedom protections. While the court acknowledged the conduct was wrong, the six-to-three decision, led by Justice Gorsuch, shuts the door on damages claims against individual officers. Justice Jackson’s fiery dissent warns the ruling leaves prisoners defenseless against violations, potentially emboldening prison officials to ignore federal law. Louisiana’s AG admits the action was wrong and says reforms are in place — but thanks the Court for siding with the state’s legal interpretation.

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