Court Blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments Mandate
A federal appeals court has blocked Louisiana's law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, declaring it unconstitutional. This decision is a win for families opposing the law on religious grounds, while the state seeks further review. The verdict highlights ongoing debates over religion in public education.
A federal appeals court on Friday declared Louisiana's law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms unconstitutional, halting its enforcement. This decision marks a significant victory for parents and students opposed to the mandate on the grounds of religious freedom.
The ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2024 judgment, siding with the plaintiffs who argued that the law violated the First Amendment. Louisiana's Republican attorney general plans to seek a review by the full appeals court and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case highlights the tension between religious expression and constitutional limits in public institutions, with implications for similar laws nationwide. The legal battle, Roake et al v Brumley et al, remains ongoing in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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