Supreme Court strikes down Rastafarian's religious rights lawsuit against prison officials

The Supreme Court recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by Damon Landor, a Rastafarian inmate who had not cut his hair for two decades as part of his religious vow. In 2020, prison officers forcibly shaved Landor's head, sparking his legal challenge. The court ruled against his claim, arguing that prison regulations, which require inmates to maintain presentable appearances, took precedence over his religious freedom. This decision underscores the ongoing tension between institutional security protocols and the religious freedoms of incarcerated individuals.