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Sunday, December 04, 2005

Ind. Decisions - Federal ruling on public prayer leaves Bosma in a quandary

"Federal ruling on public prayer leaves Bosma in a quandary" is the headline to a story by Lesley Stedman Weidenbener in today's Louisville Courier Journal. Some quotes:

INDIANAPOLIS -- House Speaker Brian Bosma hasn't decided yet what to do about a federal court ruling that forbids official prayers that include Jesus Christ or refer to any other specific religion. Bosma, R-Indianapolis, could -- and almost certainly will -- appeal. He could seek an injunction that bars the ruling from being enforced until an appeal is completed. He could defy the order, which instructs him specifically to tell clergy or others what their prayers can't include.

Bosma said he hasn't ruled out any possibility -- even defiance. And it's his decision, although he's consulting and may work with the Indiana attorney general on the case.

The story points out that originally the Indiana Civil Liberties Union sued:
the speaker of the House, in his official capacity with the General Assembly. Along the way, though, Bosma requested that the suit include his name and the judge granted the request. So now, the lawsuit is also about him.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on December 4, 2005 08:48 AM
Posted to Ind Fed D.Ct. Decisions