Supreme Court rules Rastafarian man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
Associated Press—The US Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafarian man cannot bring a civil rights lawsuit against Louisiana prison officials who forcibly cut his dreadlocks, finding the officials had qualified immunity. The ruling limits religious freedom claims by inmates against prison authorities in cases of religiously significant grooming practices. HuffPost and El País both covered the decision, with progressive outlets emphasizing the religious freedom implications.
- Associated Press — Supreme Court: Rastafarian man cannot sue officials who cut his dreadlocks
- HuffPost — US News — Decision limits religious freedom claims by inmates over grooming practices
- El País English — Ruling rests on qualified immunity — bars civil rights lawsuit by ex-inmate
- HuffPost — Supreme Court Rules Rastafari Man Can’t Sue Louisiana Prison Officials Who Cut His Dreadlocks