HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - September 2, 2008
Erich Scherfen and his wife sued the government last month. The
Schuylkill County couple said their names were placed on the list
because of their Muslim faith and that it jeopardized Scherfen's
ability work as a commercial airline pilot.
A federal judge had scheduled a Sept. 18 hearing in Scranton in
the case.
American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Vic Walczak said Tuesday
he received a copy of a letter in which Colgan Air Inc. confirmed
to the federal Transportation Security Administration that Scherfen
has been returned to flight status.
Walczak says lawyers will continue to press the lawsuit alleging
violations of the couple's constitutional rights.
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