Former Utah Tech President Sued for Allegedly Leaving Inappropriate Display on Employee’s Porch, Claims of Retaliation Arise

St. George, Utah — A high-profile lawsuit has emerged involving the former president of Utah Tech University, Richard Williams, who is accused of leaving a lewd Halloween display on an employee’s porch in 2022 and subsequent retaliatory behavior. The civil lawsuit alleges that the incident is part of a larger pattern of inappropriate actions and misuse of authority. The lawsuit stems from an event where Williams, then-president of the university, allegedly left a mannequin with its face covered in blackface on the porch of a Black employee, Rachel Himsworth. Himsworth claims that this act was … Read more

Louisiana Judge Reviews Challenge to Mandatory Classroom Display of Ten Commandments

Baton Rouge, La. – A federal court in Baton Rouge recently deliberated on the constitutionality of a new state law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom by the start of next year. U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles, presiding over the case, is poised to make a decision by November 15. The debate at the heart of the hearing centers on whether the directive infringes upon the separation of church and state as outlined by the U.S. Constitution. Critics of the law argue that the mandatory displays could marginalize … Read more

Louisiana Faces Legal Challenge Over Mandatory Display of Ten Commandments in Public Schools

BATON ROUGE, La. — A contentious legal battle is underway in Louisiana, where a federal judge is set to deliberate on whether a new state mandate should be temporarily halted. This legislation requires that the Ten Commandments be displayed prominently in all public school classrooms starting January 1. The hearing, expected to consume an entire day, will address various facets of a lawsuit that contests the constitutional validity of this requirement. The decision timeline from U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles remains uncertain as arguments unfold. Critics of the law argue that it breaches the … Read more

Louisiana Delays Ten Commandments School Display Amid Legal Challenges

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s contentious law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is on pause until November, pending the outcome of a legal challenge. This delay stems from a lawsuit brought by a diverse group of parents who argue the law infringes on First Amendment rights. The law, set to require classroom displays of the Ten Commandments by January 1, has sparked a debate over religious freedom and the separation of church and state. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit come from various religious backgrounds and contend that the law represents … Read more