"Inmates Sue Over New York Prison Lockdown During Solar Eclipse"

Inmates in New York are suing the state's corrections department for planning to lock down prisons during the upcoming solar eclipse, arguing that it violates their constitutional right to exercise their religion. The plaintiffs, who follow various faiths including Christianity, Islam, and Santeria, claim that the eclipse holds religious significance and are seeking permission to view it. The department cited safety concerns for the lockdown, but the inmates argue that the ban infringes on their religious freedom.