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Louisiana Schools Must Display Ten Commandments, Court Rules

3/2/2026

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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Louisiana public schools must display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, reversing a prior ruling deeming the law unconstitutional.
The ruling is seen as a victory for the Christian nationalist movement, which argues the United States was founded as a Christian nation.
Critics warn the law could trigger legal challenges, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) plans to contest its implementation.

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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Louisiana public schools must display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, reversing a prior ruling deeming the law unconstitutional.
The ruling is seen as a victory for the Christian nationalist movement, which argues the United States was founded as a Christian nation.
Critics warn the law could trigger legal challenges, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) plans to contest its implementation.