Massachusetts High Court Blocks City From Displaying Catholic Saint Statues Honoring First Responders

Massachusetts court blocks city display of Catholic saints statues honoring firefighters, police

“Quincy chose these statues to honor the courage and sacrifice of its firefighters and police."

Massachusetts high court blocks city from displaying Catholic saint statues honoring first responders

Critics contend that placing religious figures outside a government building would violate the Massachusetts Constitution's protections on religious neutrality.

Massachusetts City May Not Display Statues of Catholic Saints, State's Highest Court Rules

The ACLU-backed plaintiffs are likely to succeed on their claim that the statues convey the government's support for one religion over others, the Court ruled. The city counters that displaying the statues on its new public safety building pays tribute to first responders, without advancing religion.