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The many layers of Landor

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The Supreme Court's recent decision in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections focused on whether RLUIPA allows personal money-damages lawsuits against state officials for violating religious rights, ultimately ruling that it does not due to federalism concerns. This matters because it clarifies the limits of Congress’s spending power and highlights ongoing debates over federal versus state authority in enforcing religious liberties.

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