In a landmark ruling that reaffirms the right of states to acknowledge America’s moral heritage, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a decisive 9-8 victory for religious liberty on April 21, 2026, upholding Texas Senate Bill 10 and allowing public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
Signed into law by Republican Governor Greg Abbott, the measure requires schools to post donated posters of the Ten Commandments — measuring 16 by 20 inches with clearly visible text — in a conspicuous place. No child is forced to recite them, believe them, or affirm their divine origin. The law simply ensures that students see a foundational document that has profoundly shaped Western civilization, American law, and the moral framework that built the freest and most prosperous nation in history.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rightly hailed the decision as “a major victory for Texas and our moral values,” stating that “the Ten Commandments have had a profound impact on our nation, and it’s important that students learn from them every single day.” The majority opinion from the conservative-leaning court rejected ACLU claims of religious indoctrination, emphasizing that mere passive display does not establish an official state religion or violate the First Amendment.
This ruling reverses a lower federal court’s block on the law and aligns with similar efforts in Louisiana and other states where commonsense leaders are restoring traditional values to education. It stands in stark contrast to decades of radical secularism that have scrubbed God and moral absolutes from our classrooms — contributing to rising chaos, declining academic performance, and a cultural drift away from the self-evident truths enshrined in our founding documents.
The Ten Commandments — “Thou shalt not murder,” “Thou shalt not steal,” “Honor thy father and thy mother” — represent timeless principles of right and wrong that foster respect for authority, personal responsibility, and the sanctity of life. Displaying them is not coercion; it is honest recognition of the moral foundation that undergirds our constitutional republic and limited government.
Predictably, the ACLU and left-wing activists condemned the ruling, claiming it “tramples” parental rights and the mythical “separation of church and state” they weaponize against any public acknowledgment of faith. Their dissent ignores that the Founders never intended a godless public square — they sought to prevent a national established church while encouraging religion and morality as indispensable supports for free government.
Under President Trump’s America First leadership, we are witnessing a broader restoration of sanity: protecting innocent life, securing borders, and now defending the right of communities to teach children basic moral truths. Texas families — and parents across the nation — deserve schools that partner with, rather than undermine, the values taught in homes and houses of worship.
The ACLU has signaled plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, but today’s decision sends a powerful message: Religious freedom is not a relic of the past. It is a vital safeguard for the traditional values that make strong families, strong communities, and a strong America possible.
Patriots in Nevada and every red state should celebrate this win and encourage their own leaders to stand boldly for faith, family, and freedom. Our constitutional republic thrives when we remember that liberty without moral restraint descends into license — and that acknowledging God’s moral law strengthens, rather than threatens, the blessings of liberty we hold dear.
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