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Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Mark Sherman, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the ruling and its impact can be found through local news sources, including KSAT 12 in San Antonio.
A recent decision by the nation's highest court has implications for religious freedom. The case involved a man who practiced Rastafari and had his hair cut off by prison staff. This action was found to be in conflict with his beliefs.
Details of the case are available from KSAT 12. The court's ruling was made on Tuesday. It is known that the man, formerly an inmate in Louisiana, was affected by the actions of prison officials.
Further information about the ruling and its impact can be found through local news sources, including KSAT 12 in San Antonio .
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent decision by the nation's highest court has implications for religious freedom. The case involved a man who practiced Rastafari and had his hair cut off by prison staff. This action was found…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 23, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
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