Louisianas

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana’s Mandate to Display Ten Commandments in Public Schools Amidst Parental Lawsuit

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Baton Rouge, LA — A temporary halt on a controversial Louisiana mandate that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom has been ordered by a federal judge. This decision follows a lawsuit from a group of parents citing violation of First Amendment rights, with backing from civil liberties organizations. The plan, which would have seen the religious texts installed by January 1, was challenged by parents representing diverse religious backgrounds including Jewish, Christian, Unitarian Universalist, and nonreligious. They argued that the mandate pressures students into a religious alignment with … Read more

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Poster Law Halted by Federal Judge Amid Parental Lawsuit

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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana’s public schools will not display the Ten Commandments in classrooms until at least November following a federal judge’s temporary block in response to a lawsuit brought by parents in five school districts. The parents, supported by civil rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union, argue that the state’s mandated posters of the Biblical commandments infringe upon First Amendment rights concerning the separation of church and state. The delay, agreed upon by both the state and the plaintiffs, means that no religious texts will be posted in school facilities pending … Read more

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Mandate for Schools Faces Legal Challenge as Parents Sue Over Constitutional Concerns

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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana has become the first state in the nation to mandate that public schools display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a measure signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry. This unprecedented move has sparked a legal battle as a lawsuit filed by a group of parents claims the requirement is unconstitutional. The law stipulates that from kindergarten through college, classrooms must showcase the biblical commandments on posters of at least 11 by 14 inches with text in a “large, easily readable font.” Additionally, a contextual statement must accompany the display, … Read more

Disability Advocates Challenge Louisiana’s Latest Voting Laws, Citing Violations of Federal Rights

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Baton Rouge, LA – A set of recently passed laws in Louisiana is raising significant concerns among disability rights advocates, who argue the legislation infringes upon the Voting Rights Commission standards and poses substantial obstacles for voters with disabilities. This controversy centers around two new statutes that, according to critics, complicate rather than facilitate the voting process for this vulnerable population. One law revises the protocol for mail-in ballots, requiring additional steps that could potentially disenfranchise those needing special accommodations. Another regulation restricts the use of absentee ballots, which have traditionally helped people with disabilities … Read more