Overview

• The New Orleans-based appeals court granted full-court rehearing, setting aside a unanimous June 20 panel decision that labeled the mandate plainly unconstitutional.
• Oral arguments have not been scheduled as all 17 active judges prepare to consider the case.
• A November ruling by U.S. District Judge John W. DeGravelles continues to block enforcement in five parishes.
• Attorney General Liz Murrill sought en banc review and has indicated she may pursue U.S. Supreme Court relief if necessary.
• HB 71, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, requires donated, poster-sized Ten Commandments displays in public K–12 and state university classrooms, a policy challenged by nine families with ACLU support.