The Supreme Court’s ruling in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections reaffirms that incarcerated people do not lose their right to practice their faith.
As JCJ shared in response to the decision:
“Religious freedom does not end at the prison gate. Jewish tradition teaches that every person possesses inherent worth regardless of circumstance, and respecting religious practice—even while incarcerated – is an important way we recognize and affirm that dignity.”
This ruling is an important reminder that protecting religious liberty is also about protecting human dignity. Respecting the religious practices of incarcerated people reflects the fundamental Jewish belief that every person deserves to have their humanity recognized, regardless of circumstance.