9/11 detainee suit defendants ruling [2nd Circuit] News
9/11 detainee suit defendants ruling [2nd Circuit]

Javaid Iqbal v. Dennis Hasty, et al., US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, June 14, 2007 [holding that a former detainee allegedly arrested "solely because of race, religion, and national origin" and subjected to mistreatment can proceed with civil lawsuits against former Attorney General John Ashcroft, FBI Director Robert Mueller, and other government officials]. Read the full text of the decision [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

THIS DAY @ LAW

Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment

On October 6, 1991, law professor Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment, turning his nomination hearings into a national spectacle. Thomas was approved by a full Senate vote of 52-48 on October 15. Read an excerpted version of Hill's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 11.

Egypt President Anwar Sadat assassinated

On October 6, 1981, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated by militants in retaliation for signing a peace treaty with Israel.