Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Alabama 2018 General Election in Alabama.
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Get StartedThis measure would amend the Alabama Constitution to allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed on any state property. The state would not be able to spend public dollars to defend the amendmentnulls constitutionality under the federal Constitution.
A “yes" vote allows the Ten Commandments to be displayed on any state property.
A “no" vote will continue to ban displays of the Ten Commandments on state property.
According to AL.com, religious organizations and groups would cover any legal costs associated with defending the amendment in court. , in support of Amendment 1 (Learn more)
Despite the provision that the state can not use public funds in defense, the New York Times finds that losing a constitutional challenge would still cost the state money that would have to come from somewhere., in opposition to Amendment 1 (Learn more)
According to the New York Times, the Ten Commandments is very important to a large number of Alabama Christians. Having it on state property is a way of acknowledging its importance., in support of Amendment 1 (Learn more)
According to the New York Times, this law may violate the constitutional principle of separation of church and state. This could open up Alabama to legal challenges., in opposition to Amendment 1 (Learn more)
This measure would amend the Alabama Constitution to allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed on any state property. The state would not be able to spend public dollars to defend the amendment's constitutionality under the federal Constitution.
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