| Roake v. Brumley | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Court | United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana |
| Decided | November 12, 2024 |
| Court membership | |
| Judge sitting | John W. deGravelles |
Roake v. Brumley is a United States federal court case regarding Louisiana House Bill 71, which will require the Ten Commandments to be prominently displayed in all public classrooms in Louisiana. On November 12, 2024, it was ruled unconstitutional in district court, but is in the process of being appealed.
Background
editTrial court
editThe lawsuit was filed on June 24, 2024, by a group including parents of children in Louisiana schools, religious leaders, and teachers. Roake et al. were represented by civil liberties groups, including the ACLU.[1][2][3][4]
The decision was handed down on November 12, 2024.
References
edit- ^ "Roake et al v. Brumley et al". Justia. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Court Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Public Schools to Display Ten Commandments in Every Classroom | ACLU of Louisiana". www.laaclu.org. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Canfield, Sabrina (October 21, 2024). "Louisiana fights attempt to block Ten Commandments display law".
- ^ Roake v. Brumley (Docket Report), M.D.L.A., June 24, 2024, no. 3:24-cv-00517 – via PACER