5th Circuit Affirms Texas Schools' Moment of Silence Law

[Joel Sogol]

 <http://editorial.incisivemedia.com/c/13y5pcYFKch9urQKo> 5th Circuit
Affirms Texas Schools' Moment of Silence Law 
The Associated Press

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans on Monday upheld a
Texas law that requires public school students to observe a daily minute of
silence in order to pray, reflect or otherwise remain quiet. A three-judge
panel affirmed a district court ruling, saying the law is constitutional
because it allows any silent use of that minute. David and Shannon Croft,
suing on behalf of their three children, contended including the word "pray"
in the law was a way for lawmakers to advance religion in schools.

 

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