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Judge blocks Louisiana mandate to display Ten Commandments in schools

U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles struck down the state’s mandate on Tuesday after opponents to the law argued it went against the First Amendment right to freedom of religion.  

The mandate, which originally came out earlier this year, caused controversy nationwide, with some arguing it was a step in the right direction and others arguing it was an infringement on students’ rights.  

A 42-year-old Ten Commandments sculpture is on display in front of city hall June 27, 2001 in Grand Junction, CO. (Michael Smith/Getty Images)

The state is set to appeal the judge’s ruling on the basis that it does not conflict with Supreme Court precedent. 

President-elect Donald Trump previously voiced his support for displaying the religious text in schools. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

"I LOVE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND MANY OTHER PLACES, FOR THAT MATTER. READ IT — HOW CAN WE, AS A NATION, GO WRONG???," Trump asked in a Truth Social post, earlier this year.  

He added, "THIS MAY BE, IN FACT, THE FIRST MAJOR STEP IN THE REVIVAL OF RELIGION, WHICH IS DESPERATELY NEEDED, IN OUR COUNTRY. BRING BACK TTC!!! MAGA2024." 

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans will review the litigation.  

Fox News’ Timothy H.J. Nerozzi contributed to this report.