Supreme Court to Consider If Prisoners May Sue Officials Over Religious Rights

A federal appeals court previously held a former Louisiana inmate may not use a federal law to sue officials over alleged violations of his religious rights.

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on May 19, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether prisoners who claim their religious rights have been violated may sue state officials personally for monetary damages.

The court’s new ruling on June 23 took the form of an unsigned order in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety. No justices dissented. The court did not explain its decision.