Earlier this week (Jan. 25), the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. (Audio, Video of full oral arguments.) In the case, a Washington federal district court dismissed 1st Amendment and Title VII claims by a high school football coach who was suspended when he insisted on prominently praying at the 50-yard line immediately after football games. The court concluded that his prayer amounted to endorsement of religion by the school district in violation of the Establishment Clause. (See prior posting.) First Liberty issued a press release on Monday's oral argument.
