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Pledge of Allegiance Ruled Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court said using the phrase 'under God' in the pledge violates the first amendment.

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Why Roy Moore Lost

Is the removal of the monument the tragedy that some will consider it?

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Federal Court: Ohio 'God' Motto OK

Reversing an earlier decision, a federal appeals court rules Ohio can keep God in the state motto

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Swedish Court Rules in Favor of Scientology Church

Court upholds verdict banning man from making Scientology training manual available on Internet.

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Pledge Ruling Reversal Expected

Legal scholars and members of the U.S. government criticize the ruling and say it will be overturned.

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Divine Justice?

Samuel Alito's paper trail from his 15 years on the federal bench holds plenty of clues to his views on church/state questions.

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Justice Stevens Criticizes Death Penalty

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One Nation, Under God(s)?

The pledge ruling raised a fundamental question: Is America really monotheistic?

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Iran Cuts Jews' Sentences

The case drew wide international condemnation because of concerns over the fairness of the trial

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