US EditionFederal Judge Dismisses Supt. Walters' Lawsuit Against Freedom Religion Foundation
The court found the Education Department lacked sufficient injury evidence after two letters alleging unconstitutional prayer in public schools over seven years, dismissing the lawsuit.
- On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge John Heil III dismissed the Oklahoma State Department of Education's lawsuit for lack of standing.
- The lawsuit stemmed from December 17, 2024, when FFRF sent a letter to APS over alleged unconstitutional prayer and Bible readings, and Plaintiffs filed on March 31, 2025.
- The court highlighted that Plaintiffs claim only two letters were sent over seven years and no injury was shown, as Judge Heil observed.
- The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma filed a motion to dismiss on May 9, arguing the case was an attempt to silence protected speech, and Vera Eidelman said, "This decision affirms a fundamental freedom: the right to petition the government for change."
- Megan Lambert said, "we enter a new school year, this judgement reaffirms our right to speak out against school policies and advocate for change," supporting ongoing advocacy efforts.
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Federal judge dismisses Supt. Walters' lawsuit against Freedom Religion Foundation
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) against the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF).
BREAKING: Judge dismisses Ryan Walters lawsuit against FFRF
In a big win for freedom of speech, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Freedom from Religion Foundation by Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters. The suit, filed on March 31 at the behest of co-plaintiffs Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education, sought to punish FFRF for sending advocacy letters to school districts objecting to religious activity in public schools. The American Civil Lib…
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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters against the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF).The lawsuit, filed on Ma
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