Summary
A group of religious leaders in the United States has filed a lawsuit to stop a new Texas law that requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. This legal challenge follows the signing of the law by Governor Greg Abbott, which would impact nearly six million students across the state's schools.
Key Facts
- Religious leaders from Christian and Muslim faiths filed the lawsuit.
- The Ten Commandments are biblical rules found in the Old Testament.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed the new law.
- The law requires public classrooms in Texas to display the Ten Commandments.
- The lawsuit argues the law imposes religious rules on students daily.
- The US Constitution protects freedom of religion and the idea of separating church and state.
- Other states like Louisiana and Arkansas have tried similar laws, facing legal challenges.
- Groups like the American Civil Liberties Union plan to challenge the Texas law.
