Ahlquist v.
City of Cranston
CHURCH AND STATE. (2011-2012)
A federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a prayer mural addressed to “Our Heavenly Father” that is displayed in the auditorium of a Cranston public high school. The lawsuit, filed by RI ACLU volunteer attorneys Lynette Labinger and Thomas Bender, is on behalf of Jessica Ahlquist, a sophomore at Cranston High School West, who in the past year has spoken out against her school’s prayer display.
Cooperating Attorneys: Lynette Labinger and Thomas Bender
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News Releases:
March 7, 2012 - ACLU Announces Submission of Final Judgement in Cranston Prayer Case
February 1, 2012 - ACLU Attorneys File Request for Fees In Cranston Prayer Case
January 12, 2012 - Judge Rules Cranston Prayer Mural Unconstitutional
September 12, 2011 - ACLU Brief Calls for Removal of Cranston School Prayer Display; Oral Argument Set for October 13th
May 26, 2011 - ACLU Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against Continued Display of Cranston School Prayer
April 4, 2011 - ACLU Files Suit Over Cranston School Prayer Banner
March 9, 2011 - RI ACLU to Sue Over Cranston School Prayer
Providence, RI 02903