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ACLU Gets Legally Involved In Kountze Cheerleaders Case

Florian Martin

Posted on September 5, 2013 · As the new football season starts, the ACLU of Texas is weighing in on the Kountze cheerleaders controversy. The First Amendment dispute isn't likely to be resolved any time soon.

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Judge: Religious Banners At Texas High School Okay

Jack Williams / Edel Howlin

Posted on May 8, 2013 · A judge in Southeast Texas has ruled that cheerleaders in a tiny town about 85 miles northeast of Houston can display banners with bible verses at football games. The decision ends a court battle that started last year.

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ADL Reacts To Ruling Over Kountze Cheerleaders Bible Banners

Ed Mayberry

Posted on October 18, 2012 · A judge says an East Texas school district policy, barring cheerleaders from quoting biblical scripture on banners at high school football games, appears to violate their free speech rights.

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Texas Attorney General Intervenes On Behalf Of Kountze Cheerleaders

Jack Williams / Ed Mayberry

Posted on October 17, 2012 · Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says the state will help a group of cheerleaders fighting for the right to display religious verses at high school football games. A judge in Hardin County, about 90 miles northeast of Houston, will hold a hearing on the issue later today.

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Judge: Religious Banners At Texas High School Okay

Jack Williams / Edel Howlin

Posted on May 8, 2013 · A judge in Southeast Texas has ruled that cheerleaders in a tiny town about 85 miles northeast of Houston can display banners with bible verses at football games. The decision ends a court battle that started last year.

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ADL Reacts To Ruling Over Kountze Cheerleaders Bible Banners

Ed Mayberry

Posted on October 18, 2012 · A judge says an East Texas school district policy, barring cheerleaders from quoting biblical scripture on banners at high school football games, appears to violate their free speech rights.

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Texas Attorney General Intervenes On Behalf Of Kountze Cheerleaders

Jack Williams / Ed Mayberry

Posted on October 17, 2012 · Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says the state will help a group of cheerleaders fighting for the right to display religious verses at high school football games. A judge in Hardin County, about 90 miles northeast of Houston, will hold a hearing on the issue later today.

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