Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks, Supreme Court rules (opens original article in a new tab)

The Supreme Court ruled a Rastafari man cannot sue Louisiana prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks, stating federal law does not permit financial liability for religious rights violations.

• Supreme Court ruled Rastafari inmate cannot sue prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks
• Federal law does not allow lawsuits for money damages when religious rights are violated
• Prison officials cut inmate's dreadlocks despite prior court rulings protecting religious beliefs
• Louisiana amended prison grooming policy to prevent similar incidents