Appeals Court Backs Texas Mandate Requiring Ten Commandments in Schools
A federal appeals court just cleared the way for Texas to require the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, and the legal fight is far from over.
According to the Associated Press and Reuters, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the law does not violate the First Amendment, overturning earlier court blocks. The decision hands a major win to Texas officials and conservative groups pushing for more religious presence in public education.
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But the ruling immediately triggered backlash. Civil liberties groups and multifaith families argue the mandate crosses a constitutional line and pressures students in public schools. They say it directly conflicts with a 1980 Supreme Court ruling that struck down a similar law.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praised the decision, while opponents confirmed plans to appeal.
The case now moves closer to a likely Supreme Court showdown, as similar laws spread across other states and deepen the national divide over religion in classrooms.
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