"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.