The Countdown To Fifth Circuit Mandating Every Student Stare At The 10 Commandments Has Begun
Briefly

from Above the Law3 months ago
U.S. District Judge John deGravelles ruled Louisiana's law requiring the display of the 10 Commandments in public schools was unconstitutional, viewing it as having an 'overtly religious' intent.
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The coalition of plaintiffs emphasized that the law compromises their religious freedoms and creates an exclusionary atmosphere for students who hold beliefs differing from the Ten Commandments.
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Heather L. Weaver from the ACLU highlighted that the ruling protects the need for public schools to be inclusive environments, asserting, 'Public schools are not Sunday schools.'
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced plans to appeal, stating their disagreement with the injunction, as the law's implementation is set for January 1, 2025.
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