The 9th Circuit heard arguments Tuesday in two incredibly divisive cases: one involving the use of "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, and the other dealing with the phrase "In God We Trust" on American currency. Judge Carlos Bea gave strong indications he would side with the government in both cases against atheist plaintiff Michael Newdow, and find the language constitutional. The question, then, becomes whether Bea's colleagues will side with Newdow in both cases.
December 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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Stephen Reinhardt and Dorothy Nelson have to decide just how far they want to go.
The two 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges, along with their colleague Carlos Bea, heard arguments Tuesday morning in two incredibly divisive cases: one involving the use of “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, and the other dealing with the phrase “In God We Trust” on American currency.
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