High Court Affirms Ministerial Exemption for Churches
The Supreme Court unanimously rules that churches and religious schools enjoy a ministerial exception shielding them from civil rights suits by employees. The decision limits discrimination claims by teachers who perform religious duties, as in the Cheryl Perich case at Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and School.
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John G. Roberts Jr
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Rick Garnett
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University of Virginia Law
Doug Laycock
Cheryl Perich
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Romney aims for confirming win in South Carolina race
Mitt Romney pursues a South Carolina victory after a New Hampshire win, with rivals Gingrich Perry and Santorum attacking his record while Ron Paul and Jim DeMint offer support signals. The contest begins a 10 day push with debates, ads, and high stakes in a state with 9.9 percent unemployment and strong evangelical presence.
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Pennsylvania
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Massachusetts
New Hampshire
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Perry
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DeMint
Iowa
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Marines Probe Video Of Desecration Of Corpses
The Marine Corps investigates a YouTube clip showing four Marines appearing to urinate on Taliban corpses. Verified origin unknown but not aligned with Marine values. Naval Criminal Investigative Service likely to handle. CAIR condemns the act as violating military rules and laws of war.
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Council On Islamic
American Relations
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Leon Panetta
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