Appeals Court Clears Louisiana's Ten Commandments School Mandate

The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals cleared a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms after a 12-6 vote lifted a preliminary injunction.Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill praised the ruling as the state prepares to feature the religious texts alongside historical documents.Circuit Judge James Ho, appointed by Donald Trump, argued the mandate is consistent with national traditions while James L. Dennis led the dissent regarding religious freedom.The ACLU of Louisiana and a coalition of diverse families continue to challenge the mandate, citing a 1980 US Supreme Court precedent against similar laws.