The state of Arkansas has responded to a lawsuit challenging a new law concerning the Ten Commandments.
Act 573 was signed into law earlier this year. It mandates that a poster of the Ten Commandments be hung in all public, state-run buildings and outlines specific size and location requirements. The law applies to public schools and colleges, requiring a copy be on display in every classroom.
In June, the ACLU sued four school districts in Northwest Arkansas, arguing the law violates the First Amendment. The group requested a preliminary injunction that, if granted, would block the law from going into effect while the case proceeds…