"Inmates Sue for Solar Eclipse Viewing Rights During New York Prison Lockdown"

Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department for violating their constitutional rights by locking down prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse, preventing them from participating in a religiously significant event. The lawsuit, filed by six men with varying religious backgrounds, argues that the lockdown infringes on their rights to practice their faiths and requests permission to view the eclipse. The corrections department has stated that it takes all requests for religious accommodations into consideration and is currently reviewing those related to viewing the eclipse.