Federal judge rules Louisiana law requiring display of Ten Commandments in schools unconstitutional

Following the ruling from U.S. District Court Judge John deGravelles in the Middle District of Louisiana, public K-12 schools and colleges in the state won't be required to display the Ten Commandments in each classroom by Jan. 1.

Published: November 12, 2024 10:51am

Updated: November 12, 2024 10:55am

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments displayed in schools is unconstitutional.

“We strongly disagree with the court’s decision and will immediately appeal, as H.B. 71’s implementation deadline is approaching on January 1, 2025," said Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in a statement reacting to the ruling.

Following the ruling from U.S. District Court Judge John deGravelles in the Middle District of Louisiana, public K-12 schools and colleges in the state won't be required to display the Ten Commandments in each classroom by Jan. 1.

Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the law requiring the display of the religious text in June.

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