The Freedom from Religion Foundation plans to file a lawsuit today challenging a nativity scene displayed on the courthouse lawn in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. WBAY-TV News reported yesterday that the display has been up every year for the last 62 years. The nativity scene is owned by the Manitowoc County Catholic Women's Club. County Executive Bob Ziegelbauer said that while there are no other displays along with the nativity scene, that is because he has received no other applications. He says other groups are welcome to put up displays as well-- all they have to do is ask.
UPDATE: Here is the full text of the complaint in Freedom from Religion Foundation, Inc. v. Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, (ED WI, Dec. 17, 2008).
