Judge Halts Louisiana's Classroom Ten Commandments Law

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, citing it as unconstitutional due to its overtly religious purpose. The law, supported by Republican officials, was challenged for violating the First Amendment's prohibition on government establishment of religion. The judge's decision suggests that opponents of the law are likely to succeed in their lawsuit. The legislation is part of a broader conservative effort to integrate religious elements into public education.