"Prisoners in New York Granted Outdoor Eclipse Viewing Rights"

Six New York prison inmates sued the state’s corrections department over a planned lockdown that would have forced them indoors during the solar eclipse, arguing that it violated their constitutional rights to practice their religions. A settlement agreement has now been reached, allowing the inmates to view the eclipse outside with provided safety glasses. The inmates, representing various religious beliefs including Christianity, Islam, Santería, and atheism, will be permitted to watch the eclipse in the prison yard. This settlement could set a precedent for other inmates seeking religious accommodations to view the eclipse.