McCreary County v. American Civil Liberties Union of Ky.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 2005-06-27

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*850 Justice Souter delivered the opinion of the Court. Executives of two counties posted a version of the Ten Commandments on the walls of their courthouses. After suits were filed charging violations of the Establishment Clause, the legislative body of each county adopted a resolution calling for a more extensive exhibit meant to show that the Commandme…

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