Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Schools Blocked by Judge
A judge in Texas stopped a new rule that would have made schools put up the Ten Commandments.
This is because some people think it breaks the rules about keeping church and government separate.
The judge agreed, saying it could pressure kids into religious practices.
Groups like the ACLU and Hindu American Foundation are happy, as they think schools should focus on teaching.
The state's Attorney General is not happy and plans to fight the ruling.
Similar laws have been blocked in other states too.
A federal judge blocked a new Texas law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
The ruling is a victory for families and civil liberties groups who argued the law violated the separation of church and state.
US District Judge Fred Biery granted a preliminary injunction against the law, which was set to take effect September 1.
The lawsuit was filed by families from diverse religious backgrounds, claiming the law infringed on religious freedom.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called the ruling 'flawed' and plans to appeal the decision.
- Who
- US District Judge Fred Biery, families, civil liberties groups, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- What
- A judge blocked a Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
- When
- The ruling was issued recently, with the law set to take effect on September 1.
- Where
- Texas, in US public school classrooms.
- Why
- The judge ruled the law likely violates the constitutional separation of church and state, infringing on religious freedom.
- Judge
- Fred Biery
- Type of ruling
- Preliminary injunction
- Date Law was to take effect
- September 1
- Groups Supporting the Ruling
- ACLU, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, Hindu American Foundation
- Legal Argument
- Violation of separation of church and state, infringement on religious freedom
- Status of the Case
- Texas Attorney General plans to appeal