Illinois Moment of Silence Decision Will Be Appealed

Suburban Chicago Daily Herald reported yesterday that the Illinois Attorney General's office will file an appeal to the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Sherman v. Township High School District 214, (ND IL, Jan. 21, 2009). In the case, a federal district court enjoined enforcement of Illinois "Moment of Silence" law. The law calls for each school day to begin with a brief period of silence for prayer or reflection. (See prior posting.) [Thanks to Scott Mange for the lead.]