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Lawsuit alleges ACI is denying Native American inmates right to practice their religion

Just a month after a Tiverton man won the right to wear an Apache headband at the Adult Correctional Institutions, the state Department of Correction is facing yet another lawsuit accusing officials ...
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Inmates sue prison over Native American religious rights

(WJAR) — Three inmates of Native American ancestry are suing Rhode Island’s prison system, claiming their religious rights are being violated by not being allowed to participate in ceremonies and have ...
The Boston Globe

R.I. prisons did not accommodate Native American religious practices for three inmates, lawsuit alleges

A complaint filed in federal court on Friday claims the state Department of Corrections “ignored” complaints from Native American inmates for years PROVIDENCE — A new lawsuit alleges the Rhode Island ...
The New York Times

The ‘Father’ of Native American Composers Hasn’t Gotten His Due

Performances in N.Y.C. Louis W. Ballard paved the way for a booming generation of artists. But his works have been too little performed and recorded. Louis W. Ballard in 1971. “What I am attempting in ...
AZ Central

Do courts protect Native religious rights? Oak Flat copper mine opponents voice doubts

Public support for religious freedom is increasing, yet Native American religious rights cases face frequent denial in federal courts. Experts suggest the reluctance to protect Native religions stems ...
The Providence Journal

Lawsuit alleges ACI is denying Native American inmates right to practice their religion

Three Native American inmates at the ACI have filed a lawsuit alleging their religious practices are being denied. The ACLU is representing the inmates, claiming the ACI lacks policies accommodating ...