Rastafarian Forced to Shave Dreadlocks in Prison, Sparking Lawsuit
July 9, 2025
A Rastafarian is suing after his religious rights were violated when his dreadlocks were forcibly shaved in prison.
Posts tagged "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act"
Supreme Court Set to Hear Rastafarian Inmate Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
December 3, 2025
A Rastafarian inmate whose dreadlocks were shaved in prison contends his religious rights were violated. The Supreme Court will decide.
Megachurch Lawsuit Receives DOJ’s Blessing
May 15, 2025
A North Carolina megachurch is suing the county claiming it is being discriminated against due to zoning laws that inhibit its growth.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Inmate in Death Row Case
June 3, 2022
SCOTUS ruled in favor of permitting ministers to “pray over” and physically touch inmates on death row during lethal injection.