A recent lawsuit has been filed challenging Louisiana's new law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public classrooms. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit have requested a preliminary injunction to block the law from taking effect while legal proceedings unfold.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that the legislation violates US Supreme Court precedent and the First Amendment. The law, known as House Bill 71 and signed by Governor Jeff Landry, requires that a state-approved version of the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom from kindergarten through university-level at state-funded schools by January 1, 2025.
