(11 stories) US court to let woman sue over headscarf removal

US News - News October 3, 2011 See US News Weather US court to let woman sue over headscarf removal (OregonLive) The U.S. Supreme Court will let a Muslim woman sue Southern California jailers for making her take off her head scarf in a courthouse holding cell. NYC mayor to testify in ex-operative's trial, answer defense lawyers who accused him of fraud (Star Tribune) Mayor Michael Bloomberg is set to take the stand in a grand larceny trial Monday, answering questions from prosecutors who say he was bilked out of more than $1 million and from defense lawyers who claim he is using the case to cover up unsavory campaign practices. Hot issues promise landmark high court term (WFMZ-TV Allentown) One of the little-known prerogatives of the U.S. Supreme Court is the justices' discretion to refuse any case on the merits presented to them for review. Last Blagojevich-related trial to begin in Chicago (MaineToday) The last trial stemming from the decade-long investigation of former Illinois Gov. Supreme Court set to open crucial term (WHNT-TV Huntsville) The Supreme Court on Monday opens one of its most anticipated terms, in which the justices could strike down President Obama's healthcare law, empower local police to arrest illegal immigrants, and declare an end to affirmative action in colleges and universities. Terror suspect accused of trying to hit FBI agent (NBC26) A federal judge in Michigan has ordered a man suspected of supporting terrorist groups held on allegations he tried to crash into the car of an FBI agent who was following him as part of heightened security for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. Study: Colombia anti-union violence undeterred (WHDH) A new study challenges claims from the administration of President Barack Obama that Colombia is making important strides in bringing to justice killers of labor activists and so deserves U.S. congressional approval of a long-stalled free trade pact. Justices attend toned-down Red Mass (CNN) A half dozen Supreme Court justices, hundreds of members of the legal profession and other dignitaries attended the annual Red Mass in Washington Sunday to hear what amounted to an uncharacteristically noncontroversial service. Candidate Christie could upend GOP race (KFMB-TV San Diego) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's entry into the 2012 presidential race could dramatically reshape what has become a two-man race between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry. Herman Cain says he should have spoken up for gay soldier booed at Republican presidential debate (MassLive) Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain said Sunday that he should not have stayed silent after the audience at a GOP debate booed a gay soldier serving in Iraq. Illegal students face obstacles even after college (News10) Supporters of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants say Rhode Island's recent adoption of that policy will help students get the kind of advanced education they need to succeed in the work force. More US News News...

Manage your subscriptions or Unsubscribe Topix has Job listings for your town! Find Local Singles in your town! Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Install the Topix Community Toolbar Copyright (C) 2011 Topix All rights reserved.