A federal appeals court has tossed a challenge to the legality of the National Day of Prayer, saying that the plaintiffs apparently were complaining because they were observing "conduct with which they disagree," and that does not make a federal case.
The decision Thursday from the U.S. Court 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, written by Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook, rejected arguments from the Freedom From Religion Foundation that the case was legitimate because members felt excluded by the day.
"Hurt feelings differ from legal injury," the court concluded.
"We're extremely pleased that the appeals court rejected a flawed decision and determined that while some may disagree with a presidential proclamation, they do not have the right to silence the speech they don't agree with," said Jay Sekulow, chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice.
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The decision Thursday from the U.S. Court 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, written by Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook, rejected arguments from the Freedom From Religion Foundation that the case was legitimate because members felt excluded by the day.
"Hurt feelings differ from legal injury," the court concluded.
"We're extremely pleased that the appeals court rejected a flawed decision and determined that while some may disagree with a presidential proclamation, they do not have the right to silence the speech they don't agree with," said Jay Sekulow, chief counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice.
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lmao good call judge. about time those jerks got some comeuppance.
ReplyDeletewhy do the ones who think they are being ignored, not listened to, and discriminated against always shouting, in others faces and shoving it down other peoples throats?