Louisiana’s implementation of a law requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is on hold until at least November due to a lawsuit. Parents of Louisiana public school children with various religious backgrounds filed the suit, claiming First Amendment violations. Supporters argue the commandments are historical and foundation of U.S. law.
The law mandates posting the commandments by Jan. 1 but the agreement ensures no action before Nov. 15. State education officials and school boards involved in the lawsuit agreed to delay compliance measures to allow for legal proceedings. Past Supreme Court rulings have found similar laws to violate the establishment clause of the Constitution.
Louisiana’s new law allows for donation-funded displays of the Ten Commandments and other historical documents in schools. Governor Jeff Landry signed the law earlier this year, sparking the legal challenge. The delay in implementation provides time for legal review and arguments surrounding the law’s constitutionality.
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