Court Rules New York Town Can Open Public Meetings With Prayer

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Court rules NY town can open public meetings with prayer








ALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE

August 6, 2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Court rules NY town can open public meetings with prayer

ADF attorneys secure favorable decision in legal attack filed by Americans United for Separation of Church and State





ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A federal court issued a decision and order Thursday that allows the Greece Town Board, represented by Alliance Defense Fund attorneys, to open public meetings with prayer. Americans United for Separation of Church and State sued the town on behalf of two residents who objected to the practice.



Case Name: Galloway v. Town of Greece



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