Supreme Court prison inmate dreadlocks Rastafari Louisiana.

The Supreme Court is wrestling with whether a former Louisiana inmate can sue prison officials who shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs. The justices heard arguments Monday in the case of Damon Landor, who wants to sue for money damages under a federal law designed to protect inmates’ religious rights. After two hours of arguments, the court’s three liberal justices seemed firmly on Landor’s side. But it’s unclear whether any of the six conservatives would join them. Louisiana argues the law can’t be used to hold those who violate inmates’ rights financially responsible. The Trump administration is taking Landor’s side.