5th Circuit says Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional

[C_Clayton_Jones]

‘A federal appeals court on Friday blocked a Louisiana law requiring public school districts to display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms, calling it unconstitutional and setting up a possible Supreme Court battle.

A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit wrote in its ruling that if the law were allowed to stand, “impressionable students will confront a display of the Ten Commandments for nearly every hour of every school day of their public school education in the course of their regular activities.”

“We are grateful for this decision, which honors the religious diversity and religious-freedom rights of public school families across Louisiana,” the Rev. Darcy Roake, who sued to block the statute with her husband, Adrian Van Young, and other plaintiffs, said in a statement Friday. “As an interfaith family, we believe that our children should receive their religious education at home and within our faith communities, not from government officials.”’

https://wapo.st/3G9EMOh

The ruling is perfectly warranted, consistent with settled, accepted Establishment Clause jurisprudence.

Unfortunately, we have a Supreme Court dominated by blind partisan conservative ideologues who have time and again exhibited their contempt for settled, accepted precedent.

 

[Muhammed]

It is none of the court's business.

No law means no law.

 

[MarcATL]

Good judgement.

 

[LuckyDuck01!]

It is none of the court's business.

No law means no law.

This coming from someone whose religion mandates Shariah religious law in their nations and pushes it to be adopted in non-Muslim nations. It's hands down the evilest religion on the planet.
Death for Muslims who leave Islam and speak against it.
Death for Christians who worship Jesus as a God.
Death for Gays and Lesbians.
Death for Jews.
Death or subjugation of infidels in general.
It's a Death Cult.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Well, duh.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

It is none of the court's business.

No law means no law.

Of course, it is the court's business.

 

[fncceo]

“impressionable students will confront a display of the Ten Commandments for nearly every hour of every school day of their public school education in the course of their regular activities.”

 

[Rambunctious]

5th circuit....

 

[Muhammed]

Of course, it is the court's business.

Bullshit. It is not the government's purview to establish the 10 commandments as being religious in nature. No law means no law.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Mohammed is having trouble understanding the law. Also his turban may be wound too tightly on his head. The fact is this: organized religion may not intrude on the state's business, which includes public education.

 

[Harry Dresden]

‘A federal appeals court on Friday blocked a Louisiana law requiring public school districts to display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms, calling it unconstitutional and setting up a possible Supreme Court battle.

A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit wrote in its ruling that if the law were allowed to stand, “impressionable students will confront a display of the Ten Commandments for nearly every hour of every school day of their public school education in the course of their regular activities.”

“We are grateful for this decision, which honors the religious diversity and religious-freedom rights of public school families across Louisiana,” the Rev. Darcy Roake, who sued to block the statute with her husband, Adrian Van Young, and other plaintiffs, said in a statement Friday. “As an interfaith family, we believe that our children should receive their religious education at home and within our faith communities, not from government officials.”’

https://wapo.st/3G9EMOh

The ruling is perfectly warranted, consistent with settled, accepted Establishment Clause jurisprudence.

Unfortunately, we have a Supreme Court dominated by blind partisan conservative ideologues who have time and again exhibited their contempt for settled, accepted precedent.

blind partisan?.....that describes you jones....

 

[wamose]

Mohammed is having trouble understanding the law. Also his turban may be wound too tightly on his head. The fact is this: organized religion may not intrude on the state's business, which includes public education.

The 10 commandments are good advice for everyone, not just Christians. Taking the advice of the 10 commandments doesn't make you a Christian. It just makes you a better person, and that is something everyone should strive for.

 

[konradv]

It is none of the court's business.

No law means no law.

The Constitution rules, even if there isn’t a law.

 

[1srelluc]

OK, so just call it "10 good things to live by". What's the hub-bub, Bub?

I've always wondered what the other five were.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Harry, you are as partisan as the come, and a civil servant (retired) to boot.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

The 10 Commandments may be a commendable path to life. So may the Tao, Hinduiism, etc.

The point is that organized religion may not intrude as a rule maker in the public schools. You know this.

The 10 commandments are good advice for everyone, not just Christians. Taking the advice of the 10 commandments doesn't make you a Christian. It just makes you a better person, and that is something everyone should strive for.

 

[Grumblenuts]

Federal appeals court rules against La. law requiring public schools to display Ten Commandments in every classroom

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that a Louisiana law requiring public schools to permanently display a government-approved, Protestant version of the Ten

ffrf.org

“We are pleased that the First Amendment rights of students and families are protected by this vital court decision,” said Patrick Elliott, legal director of the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

“This is a resounding victory for the separation of church and state and public education,” said Heather L. Weaver, senior staff attorney for the ACLU’s Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief. “With today’s ruling, the Fifth Circuit has held Louisiana accountable to a core constitutional promise: Public schools are not Sunday schools, and they must welcome all students, regardless of faith.”

 

[Harry Dresden]

Harry, you are as partisan as the come, and a civil servant (retired) to boot.

is it because i dont agree with the current democrats who lied to this country about our president and then tried to cover it up?.....should we not be just a little pissed john?...

 

[Zincwarrior]

‘A federal appeals court on Friday blocked a Louisiana law requiring public school districts to display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms, calling it unconstitutional and setting up a possible Supreme Court battle.

A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit wrote in its ruling that if the law were allowed to stand, “impressionable students will confront a display of the Ten Commandments for nearly every hour of every school day of their public school education in the course of their regular activities.”

“We are grateful for this decision, which honors the religious diversity and religious-freedom rights of public school families across Louisiana,” the Rev. Darcy Roake, who sued to block the statute with her husband, Adrian Van Young, and other plaintiffs, said in a statement Friday. “As an interfaith family, we believe that our children should receive their religious education at home and within our faith communities, not from government officials.”’

https://wapo.st/3G9EMOh

The ruling is perfectly warranted, consistent with settled, accepted Establishment Clause jurisprudence.

Unfortunately, we have a Supreme Court dominated by blind partisan conservative ideologues who have time and again exhibited their contempt for settled, accepted precedent.

First Amendment says 'no shit dumbass.'

 

[Crepitus]

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Indoctrinate your children at home, and leave everyone else's alone.