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

Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department for locking down prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse, arguing that it violates their constitutional rights to practice their faiths. The lawsuit, filed by six men with varying religious backgrounds, contends that the eclipse has religious significance and warrants gathering, celebration, worship, and prayer. The inmates are seeking permission to view the eclipse, but the department's holiday schedule restricts their movement, prompting the legal action.