Texas Ten Commandments Law Supreme Court Review

Civil rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a United States — Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments. The petition seeks to overturn a split decision by the United States — United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which upheld the law in a 9-8 ruling. The law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, took effect in September and requires classrooms to display the Ten Commandments if donated. Similar laws have been enacted in United States — Louisiana, United States — Arkansas, and United States — Alabama. The case raises First Amendment questions about the separation of church and state.