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.
Background of the Case
District Judge Philip Brimmer ruled on September 25 that prison officials at the ADX Florence facility in Colorado had "substantially burdened the exercise of his religion" by not installing a special cleaner in one of his cells.
- The prison, known as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies," is a "supermax" facility with a near-total state of lockdown.
- It houses some of the most dangerous inmates in the U.S.
The principles of religious liberty have been applied extensively in the United States.
Author's summary: Muslim inmate seeks religious accommodation at "supermax" prison.