Muslim Inmate Files Religious Liberty Suit in "Supermax" Prison
A foreign-born Muslim inmate in the U.S.'s most restrictive prison complex is seeking accommodation for his religious practices under a federal statute.
The case, involving Mostafa Kamel Mostafa, highlights the extensive application of religious liberty principles in the United States.
Background
Mostafa is currently incarcerated in the ADX Florence prison in Colorado, known as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies" for its near-total lockdown.
- The prison is home to some of the most dangerous inmates in the U.S.
- 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 principles of religious liberty have been applied extensively in the United States.
Author's summary: Muslim inmate seeks religious accommodation in "supermax" prison.