In Cambridge Christian School, Inc. v. Florida High School Athletic Association, Inc., (11th Cir., Sept. 3, 2024), the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected free speech and free exercise claims by a Christian school that was refused the use of a stadium's public address system for a pre-game prayer at the FHSAA state championship football game in which it was playing. The court held that pre-game PA announcements at state championship games are government speech. It also concluded that government control of its own expression does not violate the free exercise rights of private individuals.
Florida Phoenix reports on the decision.
