A three-judge panel at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments over the state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. The law went into effect January 1st and is on hold in five parishes. Arguing for the state, Solicitor General Ben Aguinaga (ah-gheen-YAH-ga) said the posters were designed with Supreme Court precedent in mind.
Cut 10 (15) “…that exact concept.”
Representing the plaintiffs, Jonathan Youngwood said kids would be subject to constant religious indoctrination, whether they like it or not.
Cut 13 (09) “…every single day.”
The court will issue its ruling at a later date; it will undoubtedly be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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