Applaud the Ruling Protecting Religious Freedom in Schools

A federal appeals court just delivered a powerful win for religious freedom and public education: A three-judge panel has ruled that Louisiana’s law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom is unconstitutional.

The court reaffirmed what the Constitution makes clear — that public schools are not places for government-sponsored religious instruction. The ruling protects the rights of students from all faiths and backgrounds, ensuring they can learn in classrooms that are welcoming and inclusive.

This decision comes as part of a growing pushback against attempts to blur the line between church and state. Civil liberties groups, parents, and educators argued — and the court agreed — that the state’s law would isolate non-Christian students and violate the First Amendment.

We applaud the judges for upholding one of our most fundamental principles: that the government cannot impose religion in public spaces, especially schools.

Add your name to celebrate this victory for the separation of church and state and to stand with students and families of all faiths. Let’s make sure classrooms remain places of learning, not indoctrination.