"Inmates Who Sued New York Over Prison Lockdown Granted Viewing of Solar Eclipse"

Six inmates in New York who sued the corrections department over the prison lockdown during the solar eclipse have reached a settlement allowing them to view the event in accordance with their religious beliefs. The inmates, representing various faiths including Baptist, Muslim, and Santeria, argued that the lockdown violated their constitutional rights. The department has agreed to permit them to view the eclipse, while the inmates have dropped their lawsuit.