The new Ten Commandments law in public schools in Louisiana is being challenged in court.

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In a recent development in Louisiana, civil liberties groups have initiated a legal challenge against a newly enacted law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. The lawsuit, filed by various organizations including the ACLU and Freedom From Religion Foundation, represents parents of diverse religious backgrounds who argue that the law violates constitutional principles of separation of church and state.

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Advocates contend that the mandated display could promote religious favoritism and isolate students who do not adhere to Christian beliefs. They seek a court declaration that the law, known as HB 71, breaches First Amendment clauses prohibiting government endorsement of religion and ensuring religious freedom. Supporters of the law, including Louisiana's Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill, assert that it aligns with the state's historical and educational heritage.

They anticipate defending the measure against the lawsuit, which challenges similar legal precedents set by the U.S. Supreme Court in past cases concerning religious displays in public institutions. The outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications, potentially reaching the Supreme Court to test current judicial interpretations on religious freedoms in public education.

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