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Related: About this forumCranston West prayer banner removed
WPRI:CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - For the first time in decades, a prayer banner does not adorn the walls at Cranston High School West.
After a long, intense legal battle, the mural was removed over the weekend, the American Civil Liberties Union confirmed Monday afternoon.
"The ACLU has been apprised that, in accordance with Judge Lagueuxs decision, the prayer mural has been permanently removed from Cranston High School West, and on that basis we have agreed to give the defendants a further extension of time, until March 19th, on the issue of attorneys fees," said Rhode Island ACLU Executive Director Steven Brown.
The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of atheist student Jessica Ahlquist, who said the prayer banner violated her Constitutional rights.
After a long, intense legal battle, the mural was removed over the weekend, the American Civil Liberties Union confirmed Monday afternoon.
"The ACLU has been apprised that, in accordance with Judge Lagueuxs decision, the prayer mural has been permanently removed from Cranston High School West, and on that basis we have agreed to give the defendants a further extension of time, until March 19th, on the issue of attorneys fees," said Rhode Island ACLU Executive Director Steven Brown.
The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of atheist student Jessica Ahlquist, who said the prayer banner violated her Constitutional rights.
I believe the appropriate phrase is: "Hallelujah!"
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Cranston West prayer banner removed (Original Post)
brooklynite
Mar 2012
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FiveGoodMen
(20,018 posts)1. Nice bit of irony in your last sentence
dmallind
(10,437 posts)2. An appropriated appropriate phrase, but appropriate indeed. ;) nt
dimbear
(6,271 posts)3. To be replaced with a banner reading "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?"
Oh Cranston, Cranston, you shadowy mysterious town.
2ndAmForComputers
(3,527 posts)4. Brace for the tsunami o' hate.