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Supreme Court Closes Door on Prison Hair Case
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
The Supreme Court just ruled that a Rastafari inmate can’t sue Louisiana prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks — even though the court admitted it was wrong. The decision stems from a federal law that bars inmates from seeking money damages when their religious rights are violated, despite clear violations and no defense from prison staff. While the ruling upholds lower courts’ decisions and Louisiana has since updated its grooming policy, it underscores a legal loophole that shuts down compensation for religious freedom infringements behind bars — a tension that continues to spark debate. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d3e1631c199588af