Justice Department says the inmate has the right to practice his religion . The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether inmates can be forced into religious practices in a case that could affect thousands of inmates. It said that the requirement violated the man 's right `` to practice his religion '' under the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act ( RLIUPA ) . `` Even those incarcerated '' have the right to practice their religions , an attorney says .
Justice Department says the inmate has the right to practice his religion . The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether inmates can be forced into religious practices in a case that could affect thousands of inmates. `` Even those incarcerated '' have the right to practice their religions , an attorney says .