Religion and Public Schools
Cole v. Webster Parish School Board
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Louisiana are challenging the Webster Parish School District’s widespread practice of subjecting students to school-sponsored Christian prayer, proselytizing, and other religious rituals. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Christy Cole, a parent of a Webster Parish student, and her daughter, K.C., who attends Lakeside Junior and Senior High in Sibley.
Status: Ongoing
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Louisiana
Mar 2014
Religion and Public Schools
Lane v. Sabine Parish School Board
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit against a public school in Sabine Parish that harassed a non-Christian student and has a long history of proselytizing students and promoting religion. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two parents, Scott and Sharon Lane, and their three children, including their son, C.C., who is a Buddhist of Thai heritage.
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Louisiana
Mar 2014
Religion and Public Schools
Lane v. Sabine Parish School Board
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit against a public school in Sabine Parish that harassed a non-Christian student and has a long history of proselytizing students and promoting religion. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of two parents, Scott and Sharon Lane, and their three children, including their son, C.C., who is a Buddhist of Thai heritage.
New Hampshire
Jun 2013
Religion and Public Schools
Religious Liberty
Bill Duncan, et al. v. State of New Hampshire
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of New Hampshire and the Americans United for Separation of Church and State are challenging a statewide tuition tax-credit program in New Hampshire that would divert taxpayer funds to private religious schools in violation of the state constitution. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of eight plaintiffs, including clergy, public education advocates and parents of public school children.
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New Hampshire
Jun 2013
Religion and Public Schools
Religious Liberty
Bill Duncan, et al. v. State of New Hampshire
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of New Hampshire and the Americans United for Separation of Church and State are challenging a statewide tuition tax-credit program in New Hampshire that would divert taxpayer funds to private religious schools in violation of the state constitution. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of eight plaintiffs, including clergy, public education advocates and parents of public school children.
Court Case
Aug 2012
Religion and Public Schools
Anderson v. Chesterfield County School District
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of South Carolina have filed a lawsuit challenging a pervasive practice of school-sponsored prayer, preaching and religious activities in the Chesterfield County School District. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a student and his father (both non-believers) who have been ostracized for their objection to repeated official religious events and activities at New Heights Middle School.
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Court Case
Aug 2012
Religion and Public Schools
Anderson v. Chesterfield County School District
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of South Carolina have filed a lawsuit challenging a pervasive practice of school-sponsored prayer, preaching and religious activities in the Chesterfield County School District. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a student and his father (both non-believers) who have been ostracized for their objection to repeated official religious events and activities at New Heights Middle School.
Court Case
Jul 2012
Religion and Public Schools
DOES v. Enfield
In the spring of 2010, officials at the Connecticut-based Enfield Public Schools decided to hold their graduation ceremonies at First Cathedral, a Christian church. The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Connecticut and Americans United for Separation of Church and State brought a lawsuit in federal court charging that the Enfield Public Schools' decision is an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion.
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Jul 2012
Religion and Public Schools
DOES v. Enfield
In the spring of 2010, officials at the Connecticut-based Enfield Public Schools decided to hold their graduation ceremonies at First Cathedral, a Christian church. The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ of Connecticut and Americans United for Separation of Church and State brought a lawsuit in federal court charging that the Enfield Public Schools' decision is an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion.