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Texas Ten Commandments law upheld

Texas Ten Commandments law upheld

The landmark ruling is a major victory for Christian conservatives who have long advocated for a greater presence of religion in public education.

The court's decision allows for donated posters of the religious text to be prominently displayed in elementary and secondary schools across the state.

Civil rights groups have expressed outrage, arguing the law is a clear violation of the separation of church and state.

The case is widely expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court, where it could trigger a definitive ruling on religious expression in government-funded institutions.

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Texas
State of the United States of America
Ten Commandments
Biblical principles relating to ethics and worship