Louisiana's Ten Commandments display mandate is being challenged in court.

The Ten Commandments are backed by Trump for classroom instruction.

Louisiana's Ten Commandments display mandate is being challenged in court.
Louisiana's Ten Commandments display mandate is being challenged in court.

The Louisiana law that mandates schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms is being blocked by a federal judge due to its "overly religious" objective.

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles invalidated the state's religious freedom mandate, as opponents contended it conflicted with the First Amendment's protection of religious freedom.

The mandate, issued earlier this year, sparked controversy nationwide, with some viewing it as a positive move and others seeing it as a violation of students' rights.

391223 03: A 42-year-old Ten Commandments sculpture is on display in front of city hall June 27, 2001 in Grand Junction, CO. The sculpture became a target of controversy betweem the ACLU and the Christian Coalition''s American Center for Law and Justice when the ACLU began a legal offensive aimed at removing displays of the Ten Commandments from city halls and other civic buildings throughout the United States. (Photo by Michael Smith/Getty Images)
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)

"Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry previously stated on Planet Chronicle that he did not realize living in accordance with the Ten Commandments was a negative way to live life. He believes this reflects the decline of the country and its departure from Judeo-Christian principles. According to him, schools treat children like animals while the Ten Commandments are considered harmful to teach in schools. He finds this astonishing."

The state intends to challenge the judge's decision because it does not align with Supreme Court precedent.

President-elect Trump has voiced his support for displaying the biblical text in schools.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 28: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at McCamish Pavilion on October 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Trump is expected to continue visiting battleground states through the week leading up to the Nov. 5th election. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump previously voiced his support for displaying the religious text in schools. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

"The Ten Commandments should be taught in public schools, private schools, and many other places. How can we as a nation go wrong if we read it?" Trump wrote in a Truth Social post earlier this year.

This may be the first major step in the revival of religion, which is desperately needed in our country. Bring back TTC!!! MAGA2024.

The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will examine the legal proceedings.

Planet Chronicle’ Timothy H.J. Nerozzi contributed to this report.

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