U.S. District Court Judge John W. deGravelles ruled HB 71 unconstitutional, stating it violated the First Amendment's establishment clause, thus blocking the Ten Commandments law.
Judge deGravelles noted, 'HB 71 is not neutral toward religion,' indicating the law's clear bias against the principle of separation of church and state.
Liz Murrill, Louisiana's attorney general, expressed disagreement with the ruling and emphasized that the decision only impacts five school boards, despite its broader implications.
Alanah Odoms of the ACLU declared, 'today's ruling ensures that the schools our plaintiffs' children attend will stay focused on learning,' highlighting the ruling’s significance.
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