Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
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Key Points:
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a block on a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments posters in public school classrooms, stating it is too early to rule on the law's constitutionality due to unclear implementation details.
- The court's 12-6 decision came after rehearing the case en banc, reversing a prior ruling that found the law unconstitutional, with conservative judges supporting the law as affirming national traditions.
- Opponents, including the ACLU and religious and nonreligious families, argue the law violates the Establishment Clause by promoting government-endorsed religion in schools, and plan to continue legal challenges.
- Similar laws in Arkansas and Texas face ongoing legal battles, reflecting a broader Republican effort
