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"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.

via ABC News|

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"Incarcerated Individuals in New York Granted Eclipse Viewing Rights After Lawsuit Settlement"

Six incarcerated individuals in New York's Woodbourne correctional facility will be allowed to view the upcoming solar eclipse after settling a lawsuit against the state's correctional department, which had planned to lock down the prison during the event. The group argued that the decision violated their constitutional rights, citing religious significance of the eclipse. The correctional department will provide protective eyewear, and other religious exemption requests are being considered.

via The Guardian US|

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"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.

via The Washington Post|

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"New York Prison Inmates Granted Eclipse Viewing Opportunity"

Inmates at New York's Woodbourne Correctional Facility will be allowed to view the solar eclipse after a lawsuit was filed by six inmates arguing that denying them the right to see the eclipse would violate their religious rights. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has entered into a binding settlement agreement to allow the inmates to view the eclipse in accordance with their religious beliefs, and the lawsuit has been withdrawn.

via NBC News|

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"Prisoners Sue for Solar Eclipse Viewing Rights in New York"

Six violent felons in a New York prison are suing for the right to view the upcoming solar eclipse, citing religious significance and arguing that being barred from witnessing the event would infringe upon their constitutional religious rights. The inmates, representing various faiths including Baptist, Muslim, Seventh-Day Adventist, Santeria, and atheism, are challenging a statewide prison lockdown during the eclipse and claim that the lockdown violates their religious rights. The Department of Corrections has stated that eclipse safety glasses will be distributed to prisoners in the path of totality who can view the event from inside, and religious requests related to viewing the eclipse are under review.

via Fox News|

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"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.

via ABC News|

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"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.

via NBC News|

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

Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department for violating their constitutional rights by locking down prisons during the upcoming 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 right to practice their faiths. The inmates seek permission to view the eclipse, citing its religious significance, but the department's holiday schedule restricts their movement during the eclipse's peak viewing time.

via The Associated Press|

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