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Nebraska prison rescinds temporary ban on access to outdoor space for Native American religious practices after lawsuit
- Nebraska State Penitentiary rescinded the 60-day ban on outdoor access for Native American religious practices hours before a federal court hearing.
- The policy had barred inmates from the outdoor space for 60 days due to a contraband concern.
- The ACLU of Nebraska and Big Fire Law & Policy Group filed the federal lawsuit on behalf of two Native American inmates.
- Approximately 60 inmates in the Native American Faith Group were affected by the access suspension, per the ACLU.
- Warden indicated security measures accompany the resumption of the Native American land use schedule.
- The lawsuit remains pending in federal court, with the hearing potentially rescheduled if needed.
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