Texas' new law requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments, facing legal challenges from sixteen parents and the ACLU. This latest lawsuit follows a similar one in Dallas, arguing the law is unconstitutional and infringes on First Amendment rights. The law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, mandates the display of the Ten Commandments on posters in classrooms starting in September. Supporters claim this law is important for understanding U.S. history, while critics argue it breaches the separation of church and state.
Critics argue that the new law requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments, which injects religion into the education system attended by 5.5 million children.
The ACLU filed lawsuits in federal court challenging the Texas law, claiming it is catastrophically unconstitutional and violates First Amendment rights.
Supporters of displaying the Ten Commandments state that it is essential for understanding U.S. history, reflecting a growing movement against church-state separation.
Senate Bill 10 mandates the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, opposing a recent ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals deeming similar laws unconstitutional.
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