Written by Don ByrdThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments yesterday in the challenge to roadside crosses at the popular riverfront in Evansville, Indiana. The city allows private organizations to apply to use the space to publicize events, but plaintiffs argue that approval of the Christian display, which consisted of 31 6-foot crosses, violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment by giving the appearance of a government endorsement of Christianity.
Written by Don ByrdA group of churches in Evansville, Indiana will appeal a ruling invalidating their permits to display crosses along the city’s riverwalk.
Written by Don ByrdA federal judge yesterday heard arguments regarding the constitutionality of a planned 2-week display of large crosses along the public riverfront in Evansville, Indiana. The crosses were proposed and would be provided by local churches. The ACLU of Indiana argues the displays offer the appearance of religious endorsement along a long stretch of property central to the city’s image. City officials counter that the display is the result of a routine permit process open to all organizations.
