Louisiana mandates displaying Ten Commandments in state-funded classrooms starting 2025, including a historical context statement. Critics challenge law citing establishment clause violations; civil liberties groups plan legal action. Supporters cite First Amendment protection, argue for historical value; law also permits display of Mayflower Compact and Northwest Ordinance. Controversial move follows leadership change; similar bills proposed in other states ahead of 2024 elections.
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Louisiana classrooms now required by law to display the Ten Commandments (CNN)
New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments (AP)
Louisiana becomes first state to require that Ten Commandment be displayed in public classrooms (CBS)
