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Supreme Court blocks suit over prison guards’ forced shave
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Stetson Miller , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The court's majority ruled against the man, with a 6-3 opinion.
A recent Supreme Court decision has blocked a lawsuit related to prison guards' actions. The case involved a devout Rastafarian man who was forcibly shaved while incarcerated in Louisiana. The court's majority ruled against the man, with a 6-3 opinion.
The decision means that the former inmate, Damon Landor, cannot continue with his suit against Louisiana prison officials. Further details on this ruling are available from the source, including the full opinion of the Supreme Court. The decision was announced on Tuesday, but local implications or reactions are not specified in the available information.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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