Does A City Sponsored Christmas Display Violate The First Amendment? Three U.S. Supreme Court cases deal specifically with this question. … Donnelly (1984) the Court held that a city-sponsored crèche in a public park did not violate the establishment clause because the display included other “secular” symbols, such as a teddy bear, dancing elephant, Christmas
Should The Ten Commandments Be Displayed In Public? In two 5-4 votes, the Supreme Court ruled Monday it is constitutional to display the Ten Commandments on public property as long as the intent of the exhibit isn’t pushing a religious agenda. Are religious displays on public property allowed? Religious displays on public property can be
What Has The Supreme Court Ruled About Displaying Religious Holiday Decorations On Government Or Public Land? Religious displays on public property can be legal, but they must pass constitutional muster by not violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause Is it legal for a local government to allow a Nativity scene or menorah on public property