Louisiana’s law contradicts communal dignity of the Ten Commandments

By: Andrea Hagan

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 1, 2026

Words: 934

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Louisiana’s Ten Commandments mandate is now enforceable.

On Feb. 20, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed a state law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom — from kindergarten through state-funded universities — to take effect, lifting the prior block on enforcement.

But before we get to the constitutional argument, I want to ask the question that Gov. Jeff Landry and his allies are not prepared to …

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