Drug Test Ban Lifted for Some in Justice Dept.
From Associated Press
WASHINGTON —
A federal appeals court Friday lifted a ban on drug testing for Justice Department employees who have top-secret security clearances.
However, the court left intact a permanent injunction on random drug testing for Justice Department lawyers responsible for conducting grand jury proceedings and employees who prosecute criminal cases. The court suggested that the department consider limiting testing to personnel who handle drug prosecutions.
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