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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who was then serving as attorney general, attends a press conference celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows a Ten Commandments monument to stand outside the Texas State Capitol June 27, 2005, in Austin, Texas. (Jana Birchum / Getty Images)

Texas Is Right, Federal Judge Is Wrong: Ten Commandments Should Stay In Classroom, Foundation of US Law

By Randy DeSoto November 22, 2025 at 5:00am

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the display of the Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms is unconstitutional, but he apparently does not understand U.S. history or case law well.

U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia, a Clinton appointee, wrote in a preliminary injunction order that “displaying the Ten Commandments on the wall of a public-school classroom as set forth in S.B. 10 [Senate Bill 10] violates the Establishment Clause.”

“It is impracticable, if not impossible, to prevent Plaintiffs from being subjected to unwelcome religious displays without enjoining Defendants from enforcing S.B. 10 across their districts.”

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Constitution, First Amendment, God, Public schools, Texas, The Bible

Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars