Nation Jul 01 Oklahoma education head discusses why he’s mandating public schools teach the Bible By Stephanie Sy, Adam Kemp, Jackson Hudgins, Murrey Jacobson
Politics Jun 24 Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms challenged in lawsuit Opponents of the measure, which was signed into law by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry last week, had long warned of an impending lawsuit to fight the legislation that they say is unconstitutional. By Sara Cline, Associated Press
Politics Jun 20 Watch 6:28 Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law raises new concerns over separation of church and state Louisiana will now require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Similar bills have been proposed in Texas, Oklahoma and Utah, raising questions about the constitutional separation of church and state. Geoff Bennett discussed more with… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Education Aug 13 Watch 5:43 The legal battle in Oklahoma over public funding for a religious charter school For several years, the Supreme Court has been lowering the barrier between church and state in education. Now, Oklahoma officials have approved what would be the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school, setting off a court battle that will… By John Yang, Adam Kemp, Claire Mufson
Politics Jun 05 Oklahoma school board approves what could be the 1st taxpayer-funded religious school in U.S. Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond says the board's decision exposes them and the state to potential litigation. The group Americans United for Separation of Church and State vowed to challenge the decision in court. By Sean Murphy, Associated Press
Jun 27 Watch 4:10 News Wrap: Jan. 6 committee to hold surprise hearing with new evidence In our news wrap Monday, the Jan. 6 committee is calling a surprise hearing featuring newly collected evidence, the Supreme Court sided with a high school football coach in Washington state who lead prayers on the field, an Amtrak train… Continue watching
Dec 08 Watch 4:54 Supreme Court mulls church-state separation again in religious school funding case By John Yang, Geoffrey Lou Guray The U.S. Supreme Court grappled once again with the issue of church and state. As John Yang reports, Wednesday’s arguments about whether taxpayer funds can be used to pay tuition at religious schools in Maine comes on the heels of… Continue watching
Jun 26 Supreme Court rules in favor of Missouri church in playground case By Mark Sherman and Sam Hananel, Associated Press The Supreme Court ruled Monday that churches have the same right as other charitable groups to seek state money for new playground surfaces and other non-religious needs. Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 5:05 Should states fund repairs at church schools? By PBS News Hour After Missouri officials rejected the use of public funds to repair a church playground, Trinity Lutheran Church sued the state. The case now sits before the U.S. Supreme Court, and the proceedings offer a glimpse into the early behavior of… Continue watching
Feb 24 High Court Rules Against Religious Group in Free Speech Case By Admin, PBS News Hour The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that a Utah city can refuse to install a religious group's monument in a public park, even though there is a Ten Commandments display nearby. Continue reading