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“#Louisiana’s plan to make all of the state’s public school classrooms post the Ten Commandments remains blocked under an order Wednesday by a federal appeals court in New Orleans.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a state request to temporarily stay an earlier order by U.S. District Judge John deGravelles in Baton Rouge while litigation continues”
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Court ruling stops Louisiana from requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms for now
Louisiana’s plan to make all public school classrooms in the state post the Ten Commandments next year remains on hold under a federal appeals court ruling in New Orleans. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to pause an order by U.S.KEVIN McGILL (AP News)
“#SCOTUS announced Monday it will take up the fight over #Louisiana’s congressional map, which has erupted into a messy legal battle over how to fix a racially gerrymandered design.
The court’s decision will not impact this year’s elections, as the justices previously allowed the legislature’s new map that includes a second majority-Black district to move forward until they resolve the case”
He Died Building a Ship for the U.S. #Government. His Family Got Nothing.
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Elmer Pérez was one of many #immigrants hired by U.S. shipbuilders to fill the urgent need for skilled #labor. These workers do the same jobs and take the same risks as their American counterparts, but are left on their own when things go wrong.
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An Immigrant Died Building a Ship for the U.S. Government. His Family Got Nothing.
Elmer Pérez was one of many immigrants hired by U.S. shipbuilders to fill the urgent need for skilled labor. These workers do the same jobs and take the same risks as their American counterparts, but are left on their own when things go wrong.ProPublica