Ten Commandments posters must come down in certain Texas classrooms after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a new state law.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction ordering several Texas school districts to remove Ten Commandments displays from classrooms by Dec. 1, and blocking them from installing new ones while a legal challenge moves forward.
U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia ruled that the displays required under Senate Bill 10 likely violate the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution. In his order, Garcia wrote that displaying the Ten Commandments “as set forth in S.B. 10 violates the Establishment Clause,” and that preventing students from encountering the posters would be “impractical, if not impossible” without halting enforcement of the law.The injunction stems from Cribbs Ringer v. Comal Independent School District, a lawsuit filed Sept. 22 by 15 families who have children enrolled in the affected districts. The suit was filed after some districts installed or prepared to install the mandated posters. The ruling follows an earlier decision in a separate case, Rabbi Nathan v. Alamo Heights ISD, in which another federal judge described the state law as “plainly unconstitutional.” After that decision, civil rights organizations sent letters to districts statewide advising them not to implement S.B. 10. The latest injunction applies only to the school districts named in the Cribbs Ringer lawsuit. However, the groups involved in the litigation are encouraging all Texas districts to refrain from installing the displays, noting that school systems must follow the U.S. Constitution regardless of state directives. The families are represented by the ACLU of Texas, the American Civil Liberties Union, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, and pro bono counsel from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midtermsTariffs driving up prices on Christmas trees, decor, lights. Here’s how to saveLoved ones seek answers after hit-and-run kills 77-year-old Galveston manWhy does dry ground lead to greater risk of flooding?Here's why we don't heat as efficiently when it's this humid outLove triangle turns violent: Husband left injured after he says wife’s lover runs him overManvel raises $20K to help neighbors in need with groceriesHouston woman says headstone for family made wrong at cemeteryFrom heat to storms: What's ahead for Houston this week❄️ Discover the one place where SE Texas actually feels like winterHumble ISD school marshal pilot program will allow some employees to carry guns on campusEx-wife admits to lying about Houston astronaut hacking her bank account from spaceTariffs driving up prices on Christmas trees, decor, lights. Here’s how to saveFormer student wanted for threatening to kill Alief ISD staff after damaging cars with sledgehammerFormer student wanted for threatening to kill Alief ISD staff after damaging cars with sledgehammerDrought Worsens Across SE Texas — Rain on the HorizonLong Line Forms at Houston Food Pantry as Families Wait for AssistancePearland Dawson volleyball team headed to state semifinalsEpstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ but White House says release is a Democratic smearEpstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ but White House says release is a Democratic smearSuspect in Michigan double murder was out on bond in Harris County, records showHouston family loses home to fire caused by faulty wiringGET TO KNOW: Houston independent journalist Grizzy, the woman behind Grizzy's Hood NewsThe scene from KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Anthony Yanez's visit to a Houston school!
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