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Lawsuit filed to remove “So help me God” from inaugural oath (USA Today)
A George Washington myth bites the dust: There’s no eyewitness documentation he ever added “So help me God” to the end of his constitutionally prescribed oath of office.
The oath is in the news now that California atheist activist Michael Newdow – last seen in the headlines trying to knock “Under God” out of the Pledge of Allegiance (full story) – is suing to drive all mention of God out of Barack Obama’s inauguration Jan. 20. A U.S. District Court judge will hear the case next week.
Read the full story at http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-01-07-washington-oath_N.htm
Visit Michael Newdow’s official website at http://www.restorethepledge.com/
Newdow v. Bush
(2009)
Primary coverage
Pending
Holding: Court to consider whether "So help me God" in presidential inaugural oath violates Establishment Clause.
Primary coverage
Dismissed
Holding: The Court dismissed the case on a technicality regarding standing rather than deciding the merits of the Pledge of Allegiance challenge.