US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks, citing religious freedom violations. The former Louisiana inmate had argued that his Rastafarian faith was violated when prison officials forcibly shaved off his hair. The court's decision bars the man from seeking damages for the alleged infringement on his religious rights. The ruling upholds the principle of qualified immunity for government officials, including prison guards.

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