Muslim Airport Workers Protest in France

From the Washington Post

PARIS — One was a security agent once praised for finding a weapon in a piece of luggage, another handled baggage and a third delivered mail. All are practicing Muslims who worked at the main Paris airport — until their security clearance was revoked.

They are among 72 people who had security badges taken back — and lost their job — over the past 18 months, caught in a campaign by French authorities to guard Charles de Gaulle airport against the risk of terror.

The three are among 11 people who have gone to court challenging the loss of their security clearance. A hearing in the case is set for Nov. 10.