Appeals court hears arguments over Arkansas’ Ten Commandments in classrooms mandate

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A federal appeals panel is considering whether to allow six Arkansas school districts to enforce a 2025 state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in all public school classrooms.

A three-judge 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel heard arguments Tuesday in St. Louis in a federal lawsuit challenging Act 573 of 2025, which requires public schools and public institutions of higher education to “prominently” display a “historical representation” of the …

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