A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law that mandated the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles ruled that the law, which was set to take effect on January 1, 2025, was unconstitutional.
The judge determined that the law’s primary purpose was religious, violating the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing a state religion.
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The law’s supporters argued that the Ten Commandments held historical significance to the foundation of U.S. law. However, the court rejected this argument, stating that no other foundational documents, such as the Constitution or the Bill of Rights, were required to be displayed in classrooms.
The decision marks a setback for conservative efforts to introduce religious elements into public schools. Similar laws have been proposed in other states, but many have faced legal challenges and ultimately failed.
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The ruling has been met with mixed reactions. While some have praised the decision as upholding the principles of religious freedom, others have expressed disappointment, arguing that the Ten Commandments represent important moral and ethical principles.
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