U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles ruled that Louisiana's law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools was unconstitutional, citing its coercive nature on students.
The law, set to take effect January 1, forced students to view the Ten Commandments daily, which the judge stated was a violation of students' rights and education.
While supporters promised to appeal the decision, they acknowledged the challenges ahead, citing a potentially more favorable response from the conservative U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
The case represents ongoing tensions between public expressions of faith and constitutional guidelines, particularly in a politically conservative state like Louisiana.
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