Federal Court Blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law in Schools

A federal appeals court maintains a hold on Louisiana's law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit declined to lift the hold on Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in public school classrooms.
U.S. District Judge John deGravelles previously ruled the law unconstitutional, citing it as overtly religious and infringing on the First Amendment.
The law, passed by Louisiana's Republican-led legislature, has faced legal challenges from parents of various faiths, supported by civil rights groups.
Proponents argue that the Ten Commandments have historical significance to U.S. law, while opponents say the display could isolate non-Christian students.
The state's appeal will be heard by a 5th Circuit panel in January, as similar laws in other states have failed to pass constitutional muster.