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National Day of Prayer

U.S. soldiers pray during a ceremony marking the 7th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the United States, at the Al Faw palace in a U.S. military camp in Baghdad
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National Day of Prayer

Today marks the 60th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer - a time-honored tradition that continues to thrive despite legal challenges. We

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Filed in: National Day of Prayer | 12:00 AM Apr. 15, 2011

Protecting Our Heritage

We'll examine a resounding victory upholding the constitutionality of the National Day of Prayer - a case in which we filed a critical amicus brief. A

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George Washington kneeling to pray

Content type: DocketBlogPost | 9:56 AM May. 17, 2012
Court Rules Prayer Proclamation Unconstitutional

Just a week after “record turnout” for the National Day of Prayer, as millions joined together in prayer all across America, a state appellate court has declared the proclamation of a day of prayer unconstitutional. The Colorado Court of

U.S. soldiers pray during a ceremony marking the 7th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the United States, at the Al Faw palace in a U.S. military camp in Baghdad

Content type: RadioShow | 12:00 AM May. 5, 2011
National Day of Prayer

Today marks the 60th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer - a time-honored tradition that continues to thrive despite legal challenges. We continue to defend the NDP in court. Join us today on the broadcast as we celebrate this special da

Content type: DocketBlogPost | 12:00 AM May. 5, 2011
Celebrating National Day of Prayer

Across America, there will be observances this day - with the 60th annual National Day of Prayer being celebrated coast-to-coast. That is certainly great news. But what is especially gratifying is that the atheist organization, the Freedom From Rel

Content type: Video | 2:56 PM Apr. 20, 2011
Jay Sekulow Defending the National Day of Prayer on Fox News America's Newsroom

In a decision released on April 15, 2010, US District Judge Barbara B. Crabb declared the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional. Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow and Fox's Martha Maccallum discuss what this means and whether this case is headed to the Sup

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Content type: RadioShow | 12:00 AM Apr. 15, 2011
Protecting Our Heritage

We'll examine a resounding victory upholding the constitutionality of the National Day of Prayer - a case in which we filed a critical amicus brief. Also, a breakdown of the budget vote and a closer look at who supported funding Planned Parenthood in

Content type: MediaMention | 12:00 AM Apr. 15, 2011
WorldNetDaily - Court to Atheists: Gee, Sorry About Your 'Hurt Feelings'

By Bob Unruh, WorldNetDaily A federal appeals court today tossed a challenge to the legality of the National Day of Prayer, saying that the plaintiffs apparently were complaining because they were observing\"conduct with which they disagree," and th

Content type: MediaMention | 12:00 AM Apr. 15, 2011
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Legal Challenge to National Prayer Day Overturned

By Annysa Johnson of the Journal Sentinel A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned last year's ruling that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional, saying the organization that brought the lawsuit did not have legal standing to do so.

Content type: MediaMention | 12:00 AM Apr. 15, 2011
Associated Press - Court Dismisses Suit Over National Day of Prayer

April 15, 2011By Scott Bauer MADISON, Wis. A federal appeals court on Thursday threw out a ruling that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional and ordered that a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's right to proclaim the day be dismis

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Content type: PressRelease | 2:00 PM Apr. 14, 2011
ACLJ Calls Appeals Court Decision Upholding National Day of Prayer Victory for our Nation's Heritage & History

(Washington, DC) The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which represented nearly 70 members of Congress in defending the National Day of Prayer, said today's decision by an appeals court upholding the constitutionality of that presidential p

Group Praying around the Capital

Content type: DocketBlogPost | 12:00 AM Apr. 14, 2011
Victory: National Day of Prayer

It's an outcome we're delighted with and a decision that truly reflects an important victory for our nation and its heritage and history. Today, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld the constitutionality of

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National Day of Prayer

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DISCUSSION OF RELEVANT LAW I. PRIVATE SPEECH IS PROTECTED BY THE FREE SPEECH CLAUSE OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT. II. RELIGIOUS SPEECH IS PROTECTED SPEECH UNDER THE FIRST AMENDMENT. III. WHETHER AND TO WHAT DEGREE THE GOVERNMENT MAY RESTRICT PROTECTED SPEECH DEPEN