North Dakota House rejects Ten Commandments school display bill

In North Dakota, a proposed bill requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools failed in the House with a vote of 53-38. Opponents, including Rep. Jayme Davis, argued the bill was unconstitutional and could lead to costly litigation, potentially exceeding one million dollars. Supporters, such as Rep. Jeff Hoverson, claimed it would strengthen moral values among students. Additionally, several abortion-related bills also failed, including a controversial 'Personhood Bill' that sought to define unborn children as human beings from fertilization. In South Dakota, a similar bill to post the Ten Commandments in schools also met defeat, with lawmakers stressing the need for a balanced historical perspective rather than a purely religious one. The ACLU celebrated this rejection as a win for religious freedom.