Muslim Inmate Files Religious Liberty Suit at "Supermax" Prison
A foreign-born Muslim inmate at the U.S.'s most restrictive prison complex is seeking accommodation for his religious practices under a federal statute.
The case highlights the extensive application of religious liberty principles in the United States. District Judge Philip Brimmer ruled on September 25 that prison officials had "substantially burdened the exercise of his religion" by not installing a special cleaner in one of his cells.
Prison officials at the maximum facility had "substantially burdened the exercise of his religion"
The prison, known as ADX Florence or the "Alcatraz of the Rockies," is a "supermax" facility in Colorado with a near-total state of lockdown, housing some of the most dangerous inmates in the U.S.
The inmate, Mostafa Kamel Mostafa, has no arms and is seeking accommodation for his religious practices.
- The case underscores the comprehensive nature of religious freedom rules in the United States.
- The prison is known for its restrictive conditions, with a near-total state of lockdown.
Author's summary: Muslim inmate seeks religious accommodation at "supermax" prison.
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