"Inmates Sue for Solar Eclipse Viewing Rights in New York Prisons"

Inmates at a New York prison are suing the state's Department of Corrections over a lockdown that would prevent them from watching the upcoming solar eclipse, arguing that it violates their constitutional religious rights. The six men, representing various religious backgrounds, claim that witnessing the rare astronomical event is crucial to observing their faiths. The Department of Corrections stated that the lockdown is for safety reasons but is reviewing religious requests related to viewing the eclipse.