Court Blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments School Law

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision to block a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms, citing it as unconstitutional. This decision prevents the law from taking effect statewide while litigation continues, with arguments expected in January. State Attorney General Liz Murrill has vowed to continue defending the law, asserting its constitutionality despite the ruling. The law, signed by Governor Jeff Landry, mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in a prominent format, but opponents argue it violates the First Amendment by promoting religious coercion. The legal battle continues as the state appeals the decision, with implications for the enforcement of the law across Louisiana's school districts. Meanwhile, the ruling has been praised by civil rights groups and parents who challenged the law's constitutionality.