High Court Freezes Law Shielding Haredi Draft Evaders From Arrest

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief(Worthy News) – Israel’s High Court of Justice on Wednesday temporarily froze a newly enacted law shielding tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men from arrest and prosecution for avoiding military service.Justice Ofer Grosskopf issued the temporary injunction one day after the Knesset approved the controversial measure by a 58-54 vote. The order prevents the legislation from taking effect until the court considers several petitions