Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Muslim Inmate Loses Court Case Over Lost Quran

According to USA Today, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that federal prison officials who allegedly lost the belongings of a Muslim inmate, including two copies of the Quran and a prayer rug, are shielded from a lawsuit seeking compensation. "The 5-4 decision," the report explains, "clears up conflicting rulings by lower courts over whether the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) allows prisoners to sue for the negligent handling of property."