Coalition Backs Louisiana Ten Commandments Law Appeal

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is leading an 18-state coalition supporting a Louisiana law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, which has been challenged in court. A federal judge previously blocked the law, declaring it unconstitutional based on a 1980 Supreme Court ruling against a similar Kentucky statute. The coalition argues that the Louisiana law, which includes a context statement explaining the historical significance of the Ten Commandments, does not violate the First Amendment. Coleman stated that the law serves to preserve American history and educate future generations. The case will be heard by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with broader implications for similar laws in other states. Legal experts suggest that if the law is upheld, it could lead to more states enacting similar measures.