U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Jun. 15, 2009
9th Circuit Still Pondering Round 2 of Pledge Challenge
More than 18 months have passed since the 9th Circuit heard oral argument over an atheist's demand that the words "under God" be erased from the pledge of allegiance. The delay in issuing an opinion remains a mystery.
By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer SAN FRANCISCO - More than 18 months ago, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dove into a nationwide controversy by hearing oral argument over an atheist's demand that the words "under God" be erased from the pledge of allegiance that millions of schoolchildren recite. It was the second time the 9th Circuit considered the issue. Earlier, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a circuit ruling that "under God" sh...
Daily Journal Staff Writer SAN FRANCISCO - More than 18 months ago, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dove into a nationwide controversy by hearing oral argument over an atheist's demand that the words "under God" be erased from the pledge of allegiance that millions of schoolchildren recite. It was the second time the 9th Circuit considered the issue. Earlier, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a circuit ruling that "under God" sh...
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