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23, 2005 Supreme Court Ruling In Ten Commandments Cases Expected In June The case of McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky is in its sixth year of litigation. But in a few short months, this case will reach its climax as our Nation's highest court issues a ruling in this internationally watched case. The United States Supreme Court is expected to issue rulings in the cases of McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky and Van Orden v. Perry sometime in June. The cases involve Ten Commandment displays and whether such displays can be constitutionally displayed in public places such as courthouses. When I argued the McCreary case before the United States Supreme Court, I was inspired and humbled to walk through the double doors of the Supreme Court chambers which have Ten Commandments inscribed on the wooden exterior. It is my hope and prayer that the Supreme Court recognizes, as a matter of law, that not only do the Ten Commandments have a rightful place in the Supreme Court chambers, but in every courtroom across the country. I wish to thank all of our friends and supporters who prayed for me, my legal team and this case. It is undeniable that the Ten Commandments have become a universally recognized symbol of law. The Commandments have clearly influenced our law and government, our notions of right and wrong, and even our common vernacular. Of all places, it is perfectly appropriate to display the Ten Commandments in a courthouse. I would also like to ask for your prayers as the Justices are in the critical writing phase of this case. They have had a preliminary vote and the final opinion is being written. The Justices have the prerogative to change their minds until the opinion is officially published. Please keep this critical case in your prayers. We have posted the transcripts from oral arguments and have also made available pictures from March 2 on our website. Click here to read the transcript from McCreary County v. ACLU Click here to read the transcript from Van Orden v. Perry
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Reinsertion of Terri Schiavo's Feeding Tube Earlier today a three judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit denied a request by Terri Schiavo's parents to have her feeding tube reinserted. An appeal to the entire Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals is expected today. Terri's parents have stated that she is "fading fast" as she has not had food or water since last Friday. Last night, Erik Stanley, Chief Counsel for Liberty Counsel, appeared on Special Edition with Dan Abrams on MSNBC to discuss the Terri Schiavo case. Also yesterday, Liberty Counsel, in conjunction with Congressman Dave Weldon, who sponsored Terri's bill in the United States Congress, and the American Center for Law and Justice, filed an amicus brief with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals urging the Court to order reinsertion of the feeding tube immediately. The Brief argued that the federal courts have no power to raise the dead. Therefore, it is imperative that the feeding tube be reinserted immediately to allow for a full and fair consideration of Terri's constitutional rights. Pray for all of the judges on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, who will most likely consider this case today as a full court. Terri's right to life hangs in the balance and we as a country should do all we can to protect the life of even the most fragile among us.
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