“So He declared to you His covenant which He commanded you to perform, the Ten Commandments; and He wrote them on two tablets of stone.” Deuteronomy 4:13
On February 24, 2026, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit voted 12–6 to vacate a lower court’s preliminary injunction against Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law, allowing the law to take immediate effect. The court ruled that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)’s legal challenge was premature and that unresolved factual questions made the case unfit for judicial resolution at this time.
The law requires Louisiana public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Schools have flexibility regarding poster design and placement, and no public funds were used to produce the materials. State officials, including Attorney General Liz Murrill, praised the ruling, arguing the law is constitutional and reflects America’s religious and historical foundations.
The Ten Commandments represent foundational moral principles with significant historical and secular importance in American education. Supporters expressed confidence that the law would ultimately be upheld if appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Guidance letter and displays are available from the Louisiana Attorney General’s office.
Action:
- Read the Books of Exodus and Deuteronomy in the Bible.
- Apply their principles in daily life – honesty, faithfulness, respect for others.
- Teach these truths at home through family discussions.
- Participate in a faith community.
Pray:
Lord of all, teach us that obedience to Your commandments begins with love—love for You and love for our neighbors. Remove bitterness from our hearts. Replace anger with patience and division with understanding. Let our support for Your law always reflect the spirit of Christ—full of truth and full of grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
