3 mothers sue to block Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Summary
Three mothers in Texas filed a lawsuit to stop a state law that requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments. They argue that the law violates Texas laws protecting religious freedom and parental rights, and imposes one religion's beliefs in public schools.Key Facts
- Texas passed Senate Bill 10 last year, requiring public school classrooms to show the Ten Commandments.
- The law was upheld by the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, but further appeals are possible.
- The mothers' lawsuit claims SB-10 breaks the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which protects free exercise of religion from government burden.
- The lawsuit also argues the law violates a Texas constitutional amendment giving parents control over their children's upbringing.
- Supporters, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, say the Ten Commandments are part of American heritage and history.
- Texas is one of four states that currently require displays of the Ten Commandments in schools.
- Some Texas school districts, like Arlington ISD, are waiting for court decisions before displaying the Ten Commandments.
- Other states are considering similar laws that would require or allow the Ten Commandments to be shown in public schools.
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