Why a Supreme Court case over a haircut could be a setback for religious liberty

The Supreme Court case Landor v. Louisiana focuses on the religious rights of inmates, specifically challenging Louisiana's restrictions on how prisoners can express their faith through hairstyles. This case underscores the broader issue of balancing religious freedom with prison regulations, which affects nearly 2 million incarcerated individuals in the US. If the court sides with the state, it could severely limit the religious practices of inmates and set a troubling precedent for the protection of religious liberties in correctional facilities. This case is crucial because it highlights the ongoing tension between institutional control and individual rights.