Italy Fights School Crucifix Ban (AJE)

Federal / State Docket // Archival Dispatch

By Martin Surridge • July 1, 2010 • U.S. Const. amend. I

Published July 1, 2010

Updated July 27, 2010

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The Italian government has begun its appeal against a decision by the European Court of Human Rights to ban crucifixes in school classrooms.

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Holding: The European Court of Human Rights banned crucifixes in school classrooms, prompting Italy to appeal the decision.