United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Supreme Court weighs Texas Ten Commandments case

Civil-rights groups and Texas families have petitioned the Supreme Court to review and block Texas Senate Bill 10, which requires every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments, arguing the mandate violates the First Amendment by promoting a specific religious viewpoint. The petitions come after a Fifth Circuit ruling upheld the law, highlighting a national debate over government-endorsed religion in public education.