ADF: U.S. Supreme Court refuses Forsyth County prayer case despite divided lower courtsALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
U.S. Supreme Court refuses Forsyth County prayer case despite divided lower courts
4th Circuit allowed to have different standard than rest of country after high court turns away NC case
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to clear up conflicting positions among various appellate courts regarding the historical practice of offering prayers at public meetings according to the faith of the prayer-giver. By declining to hear a case involving a Forsyth County, N.C. invocation policy, the court allowed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit to stand that permits prayer but requires the county to aggressively police the words of those offering them. Alliance Defense Fund attorneys represent the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. Full news release, quotes, and related media resources available at the following link:
http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/4759 Case Name: Joyner v. Forsyth County ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded organizations defending the right of people to freely live out their faith. Launched in 1994, ADF employs a unique combination of strategy, training, funding, and litigation to protect and preserve religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family.
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