Cert. Denied In Challenge To "In God We Trust" Motto

The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday denied review in Newdow v. Lefevre, (Docket No. 10-893, cert. denied 3/7/2011). (Order List.) In the case, the 9th Circuit rejected an Establishment Clause challenge to the inscription of "In God We Trust" on U.S. coins and currency. It also rejected rejected on standing grounds plaintiff Michael Newdow's broader claim that the mere adoption of "In God We Trust" as the national motto was unconstitutional. (See prior posting.) The San Francisco Chronicle, reporting on the Supreme Court's action, quoted plaintiff Michael Newdow who said he would now refile the suit elsewhere.