Court Allows Louisiana Ten Commandments Law in Public Schools

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals cleared a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public classrooms after a 12-6 vote.Governor Jeff Landry and Donald Trump have supported the mandate, while families from diverse faiths and the ACLU of Louisiana continue to challenge its constitutionality.The majority ruled that a final decision on the mandate is premature because it is not yet clear how schools will implement the displays.Judge James L. Dennis led a dissent arguing the law violates the First Amendment by forcing government-endorsed religion on students.