Federal Appeals Court: Historic Cross Can Remain in Los Angeles Public Square

Appeals court defends Los Angeles religious heritage, culture against First Amendment claims

A historic cross and annual nativity display will continue to commemorate the Mexican American heritage of Los Angeles after a federal appeals court rejected claims that these landmarks violate First Amendment freedoms. “Religious imagery is a natural part of our nation’s history and culture – it shouldn’t be pulled down just because one passerby dislikes […]

Federal appeals court: Historic cross can remain in Los Angeles public square

A cross and Nativity set will remain in a Los Angeles public plaza after a U.S. appeals court ruled against an atheist who brought a lawsuit to have the public displays removed.