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Osediacz v. City of Cranston

FREEDOM OF RELIGION. (2003-2005)

Federal lawsuit challenging both the display of a nativity scene and menorah on the front lawn of Cranston City Hall and city policies governing what displays may be erected. In 2004 the court upheld the display’s constitutionality but struck down the policies, but in 2005 an appellate court ruled the plaintiff didn’t have standing to challenge the policies. Cooperating Attorneys: Miriam Weizenbaum, Amato DeLuca.

Religious disply in front of Cranston City HallDocuments

Federal lawsuit

News Releases:

December 22, 2003 -- ACLU Sues Over Cranston City Hall Religious Display

November 15, 2004 -- Judge Rules Unconstitutional Cranston Holiday Display Policy, But Upholds Display


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