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The United States Supreme Court today declined to review a lawsuit over a Bible monument. The monument, which featured a King James version of the Bible, was displayed outside the Harris County Courthouse in Houston. Kay Slanley sued to have the moment removed because she said it offended her. She also claimed it violated the establishment clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which says “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.”

Earlier this year, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Stanley and ordered that the monument must be revoved. The Court also order Harris County to pay Stanley’s legal fees. 

The monument, which had been on display since 1956, was removed during recent renovations to the courthouse.

Source: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5329279.html

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