Muslim Inmate Files Religious Liberty Suit in "Supermax" Prison
A foreign-born Muslim inmate at the ADX Florence prison in Colorado, known as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies," has filed a religious liberty suit against the government.
The inmate, Mostafa Kamel Mostafa, who has no arms, is seeking accommodation for his religious practices under a federal statute.
Case Background
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.
The prison officials' failure to accommodate the inmate's religious needs has sparked a debate on the extent of religious freedom in the United States.
- The ADX Florence prison is a "supermax" facility with a near-total state of lockdown.
- The prison houses some of the most dangerous inmates in the U.S.
The case highlights the comprehensive nature of religious freedom rules in the United States.
Author's summary: Muslim inmate files suit for religious accommodation.
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