U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Mar. 28, 2013
Opinion fuels federal circuit split on public prayer
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a district court's decision in favor of Lancaster in a case alleging the city violated the First Amendment by opening its council meetings with a prayer.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld a district court's decision in favor of Lancaster in a case alleging the city violated the First Amendment by opening its council meetings with a prayer.
The opinion adds to an already severe circuit split on public prayer, and attorneys on both sides said it's only a matter of time before the Supreme Court tackles the subject. ...
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