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legal-religion1 year ago

"Inmates Sue Over New York Prison Lockdown During Solar Eclipse"

Inmates at a New York prison have filed a lawsuit against the state corrections department, claiming that the decision to prevent them from witnessing the upcoming total solar eclipse violates their religious freedoms. The plaintiffs, representing various faiths including Baptist, Muslim, Seventh-Day Adventist, Santeria practitioners, and an atheist, are asking for the lockdown to be rescinded and for eclipse glasses to be provided to all inmates who wish to view the eclipse. The corrections department has until April 22 to respond to the complaint.

via USA TODAY|
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legal-religion1 year ago

"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.

via The Hill|
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legal-religion1 year ago

"Inmates Sue for Solar Eclipse Viewing Rights Amid Lockdown"

Inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility in New York are suing the state corrections department for locking down prisons during the upcoming 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 lockdown prevents them from participating in a religiously significant event and seeks permission to view the eclipse. The corrections department has not commented on the pending litigation but stated that requests for religious accommodations, including viewing the eclipse, are under review.

via New York Post |
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legal-religion1 year ago

"Incarcerated Men Sue for Solar Eclipse Viewing Rights During Prison Lockdown"

Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department over the decision to lock 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 lockdown prevents them from participating in a religiously significant event and seeks permission for them to view the eclipse. The corrections department has stated that requests for religious accommodations, including viewing the eclipse, are under review.

via NPR|
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legal-religion2 years ago

"Pastor Sues City for Housing Homeless in Church: Federal Lawsuit Filed"

Pastor Chris Avell, who faced zoning violations for housing homeless individuals in his Ohio church, has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Bryan and its officials, alleging discrimination on the basis of religion. The city claims Avell ignored warnings to comply with zoning ordinances and cites fire code violations as reasons for its actions. Avell's lawsuit contends that the city engaged in a harassment campaign against the church and violated its rights under the First Amendment and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. The city, however, maintains that its actions were necessary due to significant safety issues at the church.

via NBC News|
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