Supreme Court Blocks Dreadlock Lawsuit

The Supreme Court sided with Louisiana prison officials in a landmark ruling that shuts down lawsuits seeking money damages when religious rights are violated inside prisons — even when those rights are clearly breached. In the case of Damon Landor, a Rastafari inmate whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved against federal law, the Court held that RLUIPA doesn’t allow lawsuits against individual guards or officers. Despite acknowledging the injustice, Justice Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion saying the law doesn’t permit financial accountability for individuals. Justice Jackson dissented, warning the ruling weakens the very purpose of RLUIPA. Meanwhile, Louisiana updated its grooming policy to prevent future violations — but the legal door for suing officers remains firmly shut. 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/cb52e3b424ee7a20