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Judge Refuses To Block Moment Of Silence, For Now
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2007/10/29 11:54
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An atheist who's challenging a new state law that mandates a moment of silence in Illinois schools before the start of each school day has lost his first battle but,is still waging his war. The latest on the story from WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Atheist Rob Sherman and his daughter Dawn, 14, went before U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman asking the judge to bar Buffalo Grove high school from implementing the new law tomorrow. Judge Gettleman denied the motion but, held out the possibility he might still issue a statewide injunction at some future point.
Sherman argues the law is intended to inject religion in the public schools even though it's worded as a time for prayer or reflection. He says his daughter is being robbed of valuable time.
While denying the injunction Judge Gettleman indicated he has serious reservations about the law. The next hearing is scheduled for November 14th. |
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