Tag: Establishment Clause
SCOTUS reconfigures the religious liberty playing field
The Supreme Court decided another religious liberty case and opened the door for legal challenges to what schools can and can't do.
Schools can’t display 10 Commandments: 5th Circuit
Laws that would require schools to display the 10 Commandments are, once again, found unconstitutional.
Will SCOTUS hear Okla. Catholic charter school case?
The Okla. Charter School Board voted to appeal a state court order to end a contract with what could be the nation's 1st publicly funded religious school.
On the 10 Commandments in public school classrooms
Is it constitutional to require schools to display a specific religious text in every classroom? The Supreme Court may soon answer once again.
Okla. supt.: Public schools must teach the Bible
As a historical document that has contributed significantly to the Constitution and the birth of the US, the Bible will be taught in Okla. public schools.
In Kennedy v Bremerton, Lemon finally falls
A Supreme Court decision Monday eroded, to a certain extent, the proverbial wall between church and state.
Federal judge lectures lawyer on sacred music
The question of including religious music in a performance at a public high school brings questions about the 1st Amendment.
Students can lead prayers at school board meetings
The 5th Circuit ruled school boards can invite students to pray before school board meetings, provided it's the right kind of prayer.
Christmas program didn’t violate 1st Amendment
Can a public school display a Nativity scene in its Christmas play? A living scene won't cut it, but one with figurines seems to be OK.
After-school ‘Satan’ clubs are popping up
Satanic clubs are popping up in a few places. Not to worship the devil but to eliminate from schools those who take advantage of religious liberty to indoctrinate kids.