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Legal Talk Today : Tanzin v. Tanvir
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Can you sue for damages when the Federal Government violates your religious and civil rights? That’s exactly what three Muslim men did when they were harassed and were put on the no-fly list by law enforcement when they refused to spy on their community. Jennifer Cowan from Debevoise & Plimpton explains this very important case and what it means for religious liberties.
Sources:
- Center for Constitutional Rights article ‘FAQs: Tanzin v. Tanvir’
- SCOTUS Blog article ‘Tanzin v. Tanvir’
- Amicus Brief from 67 Religious Organizations
- Decision from the U.S. Supreme Court ‘Tanzin v. Tanvir’
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