Appeals Court Blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law in Schools
TL;DR
A federal appellate court has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms is unconstitutional, reinforcing the separation of church and state and emphasizing that public schools should be inclusive of students of all faiths. The decision, which is likely to be appealed, marks a significant legal victory for civil liberties groups and follows similar cases challenging religious displays in government spaces.
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- Court strikes down Louisiana law requiring display of Ten Commandments in schools The Guardian
- Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law Is Unconstitutional, Appeals Court Says The New York Times
- Rev. Roake v. Brumley American Civil Liberties Union
- Appeals court blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms The Washington Post
- Louisiana's Ten Commandments law in public schools blocked by federal appeals court NBC News
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