Appeals court rules Louisiana's Ten Commandments law as unconstitutional (1 Viewer)

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    A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.

    The ruling on Friday marked a major win for civil liberties groups who say the mandate violates the separation of church and state, and that the poster-sized displays would isolate students — especially those who are not Christian.

    "Parents and students challenge a statute requiring public schools to permanently display the Ten Commandments in every classroom in...

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