Van Orden v. Perry
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Issue
Holding
A display of the Ten Commandments outside the Texas State Capitol in the context of other memorials does not violate the establishment clause.
Citation
545 U.S. 677
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
Van Orden v. Perry, 351 F.3d 173 (5th Cir. 2003), aff'd, 545 U.S. 677 (2005)