Permanent Injunction

Permanent Injunction

Author: Freedom From Religion Foundation March 19, 2026 Duration: 49:43

After we cover state/church news in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Maryland, FFRF attorney Chris Line dissects the so-called "Religious Liberty Commission" and FFRF attorney Nancy Noet tells us about this week's decision by an Arkansas court permanently enjoining the state from displaying the Ten Commandments in public classrooms.


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