McCreary County v. American Civil Liberties Union

Becket Role:
Amicus

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Decision:
Lost
Decision Date:
July 29, 2005
Deciding Court:
U.S. Supreme Court

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Case Summary

In the same day the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Ten Commandments display in Van Orden v. Perry, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against the Ten Commandments display in a Kentucky courthouse.

Becket filed an amicus brief in both cases arguing such displays are both culturally valuable and constitutionally permissible.

Liberty Counsel was counsel in this case.

 

 

 

Case Information

Becket Role:
Amicus
Case Start Date:
November 18, 1999
Deciding Court:
U.S. Supreme Court
Original Court:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Supreme Court Status:
Decided
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