The former inmate claims his religious freedoms were violated when his knee-length locks were cut and is appealing for monetary damages
Yusef Maisonet, an imam to Muslim death row inmates Dominique Ray and Nathaniel Wood, alleged that Alabama violated his rights by barring him from attending the inmates’ executions
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State appeals court decision asks criminal court to determine if an expert's testimony on recidivism was false and inaccurate
Texas prison officials must allow a spiritual advisor in the death chamber per an inmate's request, a judge ruled
Justices rejected Texas' defense of its policy of allowing an inmate's spiritual adviser to be present but without speaking or touching the inmate
When the new requirements cannot be accommodated, such as during a security risk, written documentation must be provided explaining why
Some facilities are allowing inmates convicted of terror-related crimes to lead religious services
During the pandemic, Jehovah’s Witnesses continued their ministry inside prisons without sending in ministers
Haddrick Byrd claimed the CO's chronic whistling "was offensive to his beliefs and disruptive to his prayer"
Teresa Stanfield is normally behind bars, talking with inmates about how she changed her troubled life, but COVID-19 has forced her out of prisons
The settlement requires the department to provide kosher meals to inmates who have requested them previously
The Department of Corrections is ending a requirement that group-worship activities accommodate a minimum of five inmates
Jail officials acknowledged the program was built on biblical principles but said it was open to all faiths
The three men claim staff inside the Men’s Central Jail either delayed or denied access to a halal diet, copies of the Quran or time for weekly prayer
While there are inmates who are sincere about their religious beliefs, many do not use the chapel for its intended purpose
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