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Supreme Court rules against Rastafari man's lawsuit over dreadlock cutting

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Rastafari man cannot pursue a lawsuit against Louisiana prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks. The court recognized the violation of his rights but indicated that federal law does not permit monetary damages for such violations.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Rastafari man cannot pursue a lawsuit against Louisiana prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks. The court recognized the violation of his rights but indicated that federal law does not permit monetary damages for such violations.

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Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks

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Supreme Court rules against Rastafari man's lawsuit over dreadlock cutting