On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a Texas law requiring public schools to display Ten Commandments posters, ruling 9-8 that it does not violate the First Amendment's Establishment or Free Exercise Clauses. The law, enacted in 2025 and set to take effect on September 1, 2025, mandates that each classroom display a poster measuring at least 16 by 20 inches. While the law allows schools to accept privately donated posters, it does not require them to spend public funds. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praised the decision, emphasizing the Ten Commandments' historical significance. However, the ruling has faced criticism from a group of 15 families represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, who argue that it erodes the separation of church and state. They plan to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to protect their religious freedom rights. The ongoing legal battle reflects a broader national debate about the role of religion in public education, with similar cases emerging in states like Louisiana and Arkansas. Critics of the ruling contend that it risks marginalizing non-Christian students and undermines the constitutional principle of religious neutrality in public schools.