U.S. Supreme Court
May 20, 2009
Bush Officials Can't Be Sued by Post-Sept. 11 Detainees, Court Says
Senior Bush administration officials are off the hook for sweeping actions taken to round up suspected terrorists following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that they have qualified immunity in a suit brought by a Pakistani Muslim.
Daily Journal Staff Writer WASHINGTON - Senior Bush administration officials are off the hook for sweeping actions taken to round up suspected terrorists following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday they have qualified immunity in a suit brought by a Pakistani Muslim, who was detained. The court ruled 5-4 that the plaintiff, Javaid Iqbal, failed to prove each of the named government officia...
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