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.
The prison, a "supermax" facility in Colorado, is known for its near-total state of lockdown, housing some of the most dangerous inmates in the U.S.
- The inmate, Mostafa Kamel Mostafa, is currently incarcerated at ADX Florence, also known as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies".
- The prison officials' failure to accommodate his religious practices has led to a lawsuit under a key federal statute.
Autor's resume: Muslim inmate sues for religious freedom.