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Cross in seal of Pa. county ‘plainly constitutional,’ rules appeals court
By Adelle M. Banks — August 8, 2019
(RNS) — The appellate court ruled that the so-called Lemon test, which it noted has been ignored in some similar past cases, does not apply in the seal case.
VA’s revised policies on symbols, displays aim to protect ‘religious liberty’
By Adelle M. Banks — July 8, 2019
(RNS) — The announcement noted that the Supreme Court’s June 20 decision 'reaffirmed the important role religion plays in the lives of many Americans and its consistency with Constitutional principles.'
Supreme Court determines cross on Maryland highway can stay
By Adelle M. Banks — June 20, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — In a 7-2 decision, the high court determined that the Bladensburg Cross erected by the American Legion does not violate the Constitution’s establishment clause.
Religion or remembrance? Supreme Court to mull cross-shaped war memorial
By Adelle M. Banks — February 22, 2019
BLADENSBURG, Md. (RNS) — The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s decision and ruled that the monument had 'the primary effect of endorsing religion and excessively entangles the government in religion.'
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