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Arkansas, Ten Commandments

Arkansas families sue to keep 10 Commandments out of classroom before new law takes effect
Some Arkansas families have sued to block a law mandating displays of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, arguing the religious displays create a coercive environment for students of other beliefs.
Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms
Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging an upcoming state requirement that public school classrooms have posted copies of the Ten Commandments, saying the new law will violate their constitutional rights.
Arkansas parents say, ‘Thou shall not’ to Ten Commandments law
A group of Arkansas parents has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a new state law requiring Ten Commandments displays
Parents’ Suit Claims Law Requiring Ten Commandments In Schools ‘Unconstitutionally Pressures Students’
Several families filed a lawsuit against Arkansas school districts on Wednesday over a new law mandating the Ten Commandments be
ACLU, parents sue Fayetteville schools over Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments be displayed in schools
A multifaith group of seven Arkansas families with children in public schools filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday aimed at blocking a new state law requiring all public schools to prominently display the Ten Commandments in every classroom and library in the state,
ACLU sues over Arkansas Ten Commandments law
The law mandates a copy of the Ten Commandments be hung in all Arkansas public buildings, including school classrooms.
Arkansas parents file lawsuit over state law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Seven Arkansas families with children in public schools filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block the implementation of a new state law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms.
Families file suit challenging Arkansas law that requires Ten Commandments be posted
Seven Arkansas families filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging an upcoming state requirement that public school classrooms have posted copies of the Ten Commandments, saying the new
Arkansas families suing to block Ten Commandments in public classrooms, libraries
Attorneys for the families said the law "violates longstanding U.S. Supreme Court precedent and the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment."
Lawmakers respond to lawsuit aiming to block Ten Commandments in Arkansas school classrooms, libraries
State lawmakers who sponsored Act 573, which would require Arkansas schools to post the 10 commandments, are now responding to a lawsuit aimed at blocking it.
Arkansas families sue to stop law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools
Arkansas families have filed a lawsuit to block Act 573, which requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in schools.
State sued over new "unconstitutional" Ten Commandments law in classrooms
Seven families filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that will require public school classrooms to post copies.
Arkansas Ten Commandments Law Draws Constitutional Challenge (1)
A group of parents is challenging a recently-passed Arkansas state law requiring public schools to display the Ten ...
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Arkansas Ten Commandments law faces legal challenge from progressive groups
A group of progressive organizations have filed a lawsuit against Arkansas for a recently passed law that requires public ...
Texas schools could soon display Ten Commandments as bill awaits signature
The bill, which has passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature, mandates that schools display at least a 16-by-20-inch ...