SCOTUS Delivers Victory for Limited Govt, Religious Liberty Protections

She argued the ruling leaves inmates like Landor without meaningful remedies for blatant violations, potentially undermining RLUIPA’s protective intent.

Jackson contended that identical language in the related Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) has been interpreted to allow damages, and RLUIPA should follow suit.

Conservative legal scholars counter that the dissent ignores the distinct constitutional footing of Spending Clause laws versus other federal powers.

Personal liability without consent risks deterring qualified individuals from public service and invites abuse in the litigious prison environment.