The words "under God" inserted into the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954 have not rendered the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional. But what is constitutional and legal is not always helpful and conducive to a spirit of robust religious liberty. Over time, words that start out with religious meaning become trivial after repetition.

Recent Cases

Newdow v. Congress of the United States (2005)
Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow (2002)
- U.S. Attorney General to fight ruling on Pledge of Allegiance
- Federal court again rules pledge unconstitutional
- Decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Myers v. Loudon County Public Schools (2005)
- Appeals court rules 'under God' in pledge is constitutional

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July 20, 2006
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July 5, 2006
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