Just a month after a Tiverton man won the right to wear an Apache headband at the Adult Correctional Institutions, the state Department of Correction is facing yet another lawsuit accusing officials ...

(WJAR) — Three inmates of Native American ancestry are suing Rhode Island’s prison system, claiming their religious rights are being violated by not being allowed to participate in ceremonies and have ...

A complaint filed in federal court on Friday claims the state Department of Corrections “ignored” complaints from Native American inmates for years PROVIDENCE — A new lawsuit alleges the Rhode Island ...

Native American spirituality encompasses the diverse beliefs and practices of hundreds of Native American tribes. Differences between tribes are great, but most share a common belief in the ...

Public support for religious freedom is increasing, yet Native American religious rights cases face frequent denial in federal courts. Experts suggest the reluctance to protect Native religions stems ...

SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — Native American Church members say the presence of double-crested cormorants in Brackenridge Park is vital to their religious ceremonies, but city leaders need to remove their ...