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Supreme Court to hear appeal from Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were cut in prison
The legal question is whether he can sue government officials individually for money damages under a federal religion law.
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a former Louisiana prison inmate whose dreadlocks were shaved by guards in ...
Supreme Court takes up religious claim by Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were cut by prison officials
Damon Landor says his religious rights were violated under a law called the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons ...
Delaware County Daily Times2y
Why Rastafari smoke marijuana for sacramental reasons and the faith’s other beliefs - Delco Times
SACRAMENTAL MARIJUANA. Rastafari followers believe the use of marijuana is directed in biblical passages and that the “holy herb” induces a meditative state and brings them closer to the divine.
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Rastafari community slams Gov Bago over “insensitive” dreadlocks remarks, order
The Nigerian Rastafari community has criticized Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, over his recent directive ordering the arrest, fining, and forceful shaving of citizens wearing dreadlocks. They ...
The Jamaica Observer14d
Rastafari wins latest ganja court battle - Jamaica Observer
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — Despite victory in the Westmoreland Parish Court over the prosecution of members of the Rastafarian community for the cultivation and use of marijuana, attorney-at ...
ABC News10d
SCOTUS to hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by prison guards - ABC News
The Rastafari faith is rooted in 1930s Jamaica, growing as a response by Black people to white colonial oppression. Its beliefs are a melding of Old Testament teachings and a desire to return to ...
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Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards - SFGATE
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a former Louisiana prison inmate whose dreadlocks were shaved by guards in violation of his religious beliefs. The justices said Monday they'll ...
The Washington Post10d
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards
The Rastafari faith is rooted in 1930s Jamaica, growing as a response by Black people to white colonial oppression. Its beliefs are a melding of Old Testament teachings and a desire to return to ...
Houston Chronicle10d
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards By MARK SHERMAN , Associated Press June 23, 2025 FILE - The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol ...
Orlando Sentinel9d
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards - Orlando Sentinel
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards Damon Landor carried a copy of a ruling by the appeals court in another inmate’s case holding ...
The News-Times10d
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards - NewsTimes
The Rastafari faith is rooted in 1930s Jamaica, growing as a response by Black people to white colonial oppression. Its beliefs are a melding of Old Testament teachings and a desire to return to ...