Cutter v. Wilkinson

Did a federal law prohibiting government from burdening prisoners' religious exercise violate the First Amendment's establishment clause? ==Decision of the Court==

The Court returned a unanimous opinion, written by Justice Ginsburg, with a concurring opinion by Justice Thomas. Ruling in favor of the inmates, the Court held that, on its face, RLUIPA made an accommodation allowed by the First Amendment. The Court noted that constitutional problems could arise if RLUIPA were "enforced improperly and religious prisoners received favored treatment, or if religious exercise and security concerns were not properly balanced." ==See also==