Freedom

Court to Hear Restraining Order Case

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider whether local governments can be sued for failing to enforce restraining orders, a case that could open the door to thousands of lawsuits. At issue is whether the Constitution's 14th Amendment obligates police to protect residents from violence when a local government issues a restraining order and promises its enforcement. Posted by Editor at November 3, 2004 01:19 PM