💪VICTORY FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT!
A federal judge just blocked Texas’s Ten Commandments law, ruling it likely violates both the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses.
Judge Biery made it clear: forcing religious scripture into classrooms pressures kids into religious observance and silences their own beliefs.
This is exactly what we’ve warned about—state-sponsored religious coercion has no place in public schools.
The fight isn’t over, but today’s ruling is a powerful win for every student’s right to a secular, inclusive education.
What people are saying:
- Facebook User: Small victories will add up.
A Trump appointed judge in Oklahoma put a stop to a lawsuit filed by Ryan Walters, State Superintendent. Walters feel the Freedom from Religion Foundation interferes with the state’s ability to educate, I guess.
“The Education Department’s suit alleged the actions interfered with its ability to govern public schools.”
“In a ruling filed Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge John F. Heil III said the lawsuit does not explain how the letters interfered with day-to-day operations in any real way.”
“Walters and the agency have failed to show any real injury, the order said.”
https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-brought-by-oklahoma-school-chief/
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