Court Rules Texas Can Display Ten Commandments in Schools

0:00It's April 21st. From your city to your ears, this is Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Texas can require the ten commandments in every public school classroom. The fifth circuit court of appeals said the law holds up under the First Amendment. This decision paves the way for a bigger showdown at the Supreme Court. The court found no violation of the establishment clause or the free exercise clause. Conservatives hail it as a major win to weave more faith into education. Backers point to the commandments as the bedrock of American law, while critics warn it, blurs church and state lines pushed by Republicans. The ruling follows January arguments on Texas and a Louisiana case. Earlier this month, the same appeals court voted 12 to 6 to Greenlight Louisiana's version, overturning a lower court block from this year. Both states now push ahead with displays, but watch for challenges climbing to the highest

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