The Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling on June 29 that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits brought under a federal law meant to protect employment rights of returning veterans.
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The Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling on June 29 that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits brought under a federal law meant to protect employment rights of returning veterans.
Mandatory Credit: Samuel Corum/AFP/Getty Images

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Supreme Court says states can be sued for discriminating against veterans

The US Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling Wednesday that state agencies are not immune from private lawsuits under a federal law meant to protect employment rights of returning veterans.