Apr 08: A row is brewing over planned protests against Augusta's all-male membership policy in the build-up to this week's US Masters. The National Council of Women's Organisations (NCWO) and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition are planning a protest on Saturday.

However, the local county sheriff has told them they cannot protest outside the gates to the course and must instead use a site about half-a-mile away.

The American Civil Liberties Union is now challenging the authority of Richmond County Sheriff Ronnie Strength to order the protesters to use the special site.
The US District Court is expected to rule on the matter before the end of the week.
Bureau Report