John Meiser
Notre Dame Law School professor and director of the Religious Liberty Clinic, offering legal insight on RLUIPA and religious-liberty litigation such as the Rastafarian prison-hair case.
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Nov 15, 2025 • 38min
War on Judges, LGBTQ Loss & Rastafarian's Religious Suit
Join Judge John E. Jones III, a former federal district judge, as he discusses the alarming rise in threats to judicial independence, emphasizing the dangers of inflammatory rhetoric. Professor Suzanne Goldberg analyzes recent Supreme Court decisions impacting transgender rights, critiquing the implications of emergency policies on those identities. Additionally, John Meiser delves into a fascinating Rastafarian case, exploring religious liberties in prisons and the complexities of legal remedies for inmates. A thought-provoking conversation on vital legal issues!
Nov 12, 2025 • 36min
SCOTUS Skeptical of Rastafarian Religious Damages Suit
John Meiser, a professor at Notre Dame Law School and director of the Religious Liberty Clinic, delves into a Supreme Court case surrounding a Rastafarian inmate's claim of religious rights violations by prison guards. He unpacks the complexities of RELUPA and discusses the implications for monetary damages. Meanwhile, Harold Krent, a constitutional law expert, examines the government's attempt to deploy National Guard forces in Chicago, highlighting the legal challenges and limits of executive authority in domestic troop movements.
