Louisiana Ten Commandments Law Proceeds

A U.S. appeals court, the United States — United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, has cleared the way for a United States — Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms. The court voted 12-6 to lift a block imposed by a lower court, stating it was too early to determine the law's constitutionality without more details on its implementation. Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union and Americans United for Separation of Church and State, argue the law violates the separation of church and state, citing past United States — Supreme Court of the United States rulings. Supporters, such as United States — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill, maintain that the Ten Commandments are historical and foundational to U.S. law. Similar laws in United States — Arkansas and United States — Texas have also faced legal challenges. The ruling has reignited debate over religion in public education.