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Louisiana Mandates Ten Commandments in Every Classroom, Hit With Immediate Legal Action

‘I can’t wait to be sued,’ Louisiana’s governor said, foreshadowing a First Amendment clash that’s already erupting over the new law.

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Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, signed the controversial bill. Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP
MAGGIE LITTLE
MAGGIE LITTLE

Louisiana is already facing legal action over its new law requiring every public classroom to display the Ten Commandments, as fresh debate is unfolding about whether displaying the religious text violates the Constitution. 

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MAGGIE LITTLE
MAGGIE LITTLE

Mrs. Little is from Pittsburgh and a graduate of Hillsdale College. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Federalist, and The Daily Signal.

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