Roake v. Brumley

Roake v. Brumley is a United States federal court case regarding Louisiana House Bill 71, which requires the Ten Commandments to be prominently displayed in all public classrooms in Louisiana. On November 12, 2024, it was ruled unconstitutional by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. A three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit unanimously upheld the district court's ruling on June 20, 2025. On October 6, 2025, the full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to hear the case en banc. On February 20, 2026, the en banc Fifth Circuit vacated the district court's preliminary injunction and remanded the case for further proceedings, allowing the law to take effect while litigation continues.