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10mo ago

Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law Ignites National Debate

New legislation mandates religious displays in public classrooms, sparking legal challenges and political controversy.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick would like to pass a law to require posting the Ten Commandments in every Texas public school classroom, The Legislature has had a monument with the Ten Commandments standing just outside the Capitol for more than 60 years, yet it's unclear how much influence that has had on Texas lawmakers.
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From left, Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Amy Coney Barrett, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Samuel Alito, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan.
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Overview

  • Governor Jeff Landry signed the law requiring Ten Commandments posters in all public school classrooms.
  • Civil liberties groups argue the law violates the separation of church and state and plan to sue.
  • Former President Trump supports the law, calling it a step towards reviving religion in America.
  • The law includes provisions that limit vaccination requirements and restrict discussions on gender identity.
  • Legal experts predict the issue will escalate to the Supreme Court, testing recent changes in judicial interpretation.