Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Governor Jeff Landry (R) signed the Republican-led bill, which received some bipartisan support in the Louisiana Senate, on Wednesday. The law requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public elementary and high school classes by the beginning of 2025, in a “large, easily readable font,” along with a three-paragraph statement highlighting their significance in American education.
“The Pelican State has rightly recognized the history and tradition of the Ten Commandments in the state,” said Matt Krause of First Liberty Institute. Krause praised the initiative, viewing it as a reminder of the foundations of American and Louisiana law.
However, the law has already sparked legal challenges. Democratic state Sen. Royce Duplessis warned, “It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen,” predicting likely court losses. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced plans to sue, arguing the law violates the First Amendment’s separation of church and state.
“We are preparing a lawsuit to challenge H.B. 71. The law violates the separation of church and state and is blatantly unconstitutional,” the ACLU stated. “Politicians have no business imposing their preferred religious doctrine on students and families in public schools.”
The legal battle in Louisiana will be closely watched by other states considering similar legislation, including Tennessee and Texas.
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