Inmates in New York sue over prison lockdown during solar eclipse

SOURCE npr.org
Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department over a lockdown during the solar eclipse, arguing it violates their right to practice their faiths. The lawsuit involves six inmates with varying religious backgrounds at Woodbourne Correctional Facility.

Key Points

  • Inmates argue lockdown violates their constitutional rights to practice their faiths during the solar eclipse
  • Lawsuit involves six men with different religious backgrounds at Woodbourne Correctional Facility
  • Corrections department is reviewing requests for religious accommodations related to viewing the eclipse

Pros

  • Highlighting inmates' right to practice their faiths
  • Bringing attention to religious accommodations in prisons

Cons

  • Disruption caused by the lockdown
  • Possible conflict between religious practices and prison regulations