Supreme Court revisits Tyson Foods racial bias case
The Court unanimously reverses the 11th Circuit and sends back Tyson Foods suit over a manager calling black employees boys. Plaintiffs Ash and Hithon claim bias after being passed over for promotions at the Gadsden Alabama plant. a prior verdict of 1.75 million each was overturned. The case Ash v Tyson Foods 05-379 triggers broader questions on racial animus evidence under civil rights law.
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Supreme Court sets fall review on federal partial birth abortion ban
The court agreed to hear a challenge to a federal ban on partial birth abortion on Alito's first day. Five justices in 2000 struck down a similar state law. conservatives expect the new majority to influence the outcome. Abortion rights groups fear easier limits despite Roe v Wade lingering as a potential five vote safeguard.
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Supreme Court backs church in tea ritual dispute
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled a New Mexico church may use hoasca tea in a four hour bi monthly ceremony to connect with God. Chief Justice Roberts rejected government bids to bar the sects sacred practice citing religious freedom and lack of evidence on international effects.
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