Supreme Court: States can't bar pastor's touch, prayer at execution
The case pit the Supreme Court's favorable view of religious freedom claims against a desire to steer clear of last-minute death penalty appeals.
Source: usatoday.com
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Justices Say Inmate Can Have Pastor Pray In Death Chamber
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a Texas death row inmate had a constitutional right to have his longtime pastor "lay hands" on him and "pray over" him during his execution, reversing a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Source: law360.com
Texas Inmate Can Have Pastor Pray, Touch Him During Execution: SCOTUS
The Court ruled 8-1 to overturn an earlier decision that rejected John Ramirez's request to have his pastor lay hands on him and audibly pray while he dies.
Source: newsweek.com
Supreme Court allows religious touch in execution chamber
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas death row inmate’s request to have his spiritual adviser lay hands on him and audibly pray while he is executed.
Source: thehill.com
The Supreme Court prioritized religious liberty in Ramirez v. Collier. Liberals should be relieved.
The Court showed uncharacteristic decency in a decision that provides religious accommodations for death row inmates.
Source: vox.com