The ACLU is one of the organizations representing the families.
SAN ANTONIO — As schools head back in session across much of Texas there are several laws affecting students including the cell phone ban but also one mandating the display of the 10 Commandments.
Senate Bill 10 is being challenged in a federal lawsuit and a hearing is scheduled for Friday in San Antonio.
16 Texas families are trying to prevent the law from taking effect September first and several area school districts are named in the lawsuit including Northside, Northeast, Alamo Heights and Lackland ISD.
The families involved come from different religious and non-religious backgrounds. They are arguing that the bill violates the first amendment – specifically protections for free religious expression and the separation of church and state.
At that hearing, the attorneys for the families will present arguments for a preliminary injunction – the motion requests the court prevent the law from going into effect and prevents schools from displaying the 10 commandments..
The ACLU is one of the organizations representing the families.
The full lawsuit can be read here.