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SCOTUS Rules War Memorial Cross On Public Land Can Stay

Paul Bois

In a 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a World War I memorial Peace Cross in Maryland could stand despite being on public land, reports Fox News.

The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that the cross does not violate the Constitution due to it being a historical symbol. Residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland and the American Humanist Association (AHA) argued otherwise and sued to have it removed as a result. Fortunately, they did not prevail.

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