Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Federal District Court Rules Against South Carolina’s ‘Christian’ License Plate
Americans United Says Decision Reminds Officials Of Their Duty To Uphold Separation Of Church And State
November 10, 2009
A federal district court ruled today that a special Christian license plate mandated by the South Carolina legislature violates the constitutional separation of church and state.
U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie held that the plate, which was to feature a large yellow cross, a stained-glass window and the words “I Believe,” clearly gives favored government treatment to one faith. In a summary judgment ruling, she ordered state officials not to issue the plate.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which served as counsel in the case, praised the decision.
“This is great news,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United executive director. “Government must never be allowed to express favored treatment for one faith over others. That’s unconstitutional and un-American.
Read the full press release at www.au.org
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