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5th Circuit Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law, ACLU Appeals

4/24/2026

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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Texas' law mandating Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Boxes of Ten Commandments posters were delivered to Texas schools under the donation-only provision.
The American Civil Liberties Union said the decision violates the First Amendment and will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Some teachers have resigned rather than post the commandments.

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Story summary

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Texas' law mandating Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Boxes of Ten Commandments posters were delivered to Texas schools under the donation-only provision.
The American Civil Liberties Union said the decision violates the First Amendment and will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Some teachers have resigned rather than post the commandments.