In a highly controversial move, Alabama lawmakers passed legislation in April 2025 that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms. The law, part of a broader conservative agenda, also bans the display of pride flags on school property. Proponents argue the measure restores moral foundations and religious heritage in schools. Governor Kay Ivey praised the bill as a bold return to traditional values and called it a win for Christian conservatives.
Critics, including civil liberties groups and LGBTQ+ advocates, warn the bill may violate constitutional protections separating church and state. Legal challenges are already underway, and the ACLU has pledged to fight the law in federal court. Opponents argue that it marginalizes non-Christian students and imposes religious values in public institutions meant to serve all citizens. The debate is igniting a nationwide conversation about religious freedom, inclusivity, and the role of faith in public education.
