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Winston Secures Religious Accommodation from the Texas Department of Correctional Justice for Rastafarian to Wear Locks

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Winston Secures Religious Accommodation from the Texas Department of Correctional Justice for Rastafarian to Wear Locks

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Religious Freedom

November 5, 2024

One week before trial, the Texas Department of Correctional Justice (TDCJ) fully capitulated and agreed to grant our client, a Rastafarian, a religious accommodation to wear his hair in locks.

Congratulations to the Winston team that secured this important religious accommodation for our client through their rigorous pre-trial preparations, which included numerous depositions and a resounding win against a summary judgment motion filed by TDCJ.

Learn more about Winston’s commitment to excellence in serving the public interest.

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