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Ken Paxton Challenges Federal Ruling Against Texas Ten Commandments Law in High-Stakes Appeal

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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed an appeal against a recent federal court decision that halted the implementation of a law promoting the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. The legal move comes after U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman determined that the law potentially violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The controversial law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2021, allows for the Ten Commandments to be posted in classrooms across the state. Advocates argue that the law reinforces moral values, while opponents have voiced concerns about … Read more

Texas Judge Halts Ten Commandments Mandate in Schools, Sparking Debate Over Constitutional Rights

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SAN ANTONIO — A federal judge in Texas has halted a law that would require 11 school districts, including Austin Independent School District, to display donated posters featuring the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The ruling was issued by Judge Fred Biery after a court hearing held earlier this week. The legal challenge was brought forth by several organizations, including the ACLU of Texas, which argued that the law, known as Senate Bill 10, infringes on students’ constitutional rights. Attorney Tommy Buser-Clancy of the ACLU highlighted the significance of the decision, stating that it would alleviate … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Schools from Displaying Ten Commandments, Sparking Legal Controversy Over Religious Freedom

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A federal judge has issued a ruling that prohibits the implementation of a new Arkansas law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms across several school districts. This decision pertains specifically to the four largest districts in the state, which account for a significant portion of the student population. The injunction follows a lawsuit filed by parents who argued that the law violates their religious freedoms and parental rights. Scheduled to take effect on August 5, the legislation would have required schools to exhibit the Ten Commandments in a … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Classrooms, Citing Constitutional Violations

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Fayetteville, Arkansas – A federal district court has temporarily halted an Arkansas law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, determining that the law likely contravenes the U.S. Constitution and echoes a prior Supreme Court decision from 1980. The legislation, known as Act 573, was approved by Arkansas lawmakers in April and mirrors similar initiatives enacted in Louisiana and Texas. Each measure necessitates the display of a version of the Ten Commandments derived from the King James Bible in all public school classrooms. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks noted … Read more