Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks

The Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafari inmate who had his dreadlocks cut by Louisiana prison officials can't sue for damages despite the justices condemning the action. The decision hinges on a federal law protecting inmates' religious rights, which doesn't allow for monetary compensation when rights are violated. This ruling highlights a limitation in the law, emphasizing the tension between respecting religious freedom and providing redress for its infringement in institutional settings.