South Dakota Governor Signs “In God We Trust” Bill into Law
Last week, South Dakota became the latest state to enact legislation requiring public schools to post prominently the motto “In God We Trust” on school grounds.
South Dakota Law Shields Child-Placement Agencies with Religious Objections
Written by Don Byrd
2015 State RFRA Bill Tracker Archive
Written by Don Byrd
Rapid City Says the Best Policy is No Policy At All
Written by Don ByrdIn February, Rapid City, South Dakota sought the advice of its attorney regarding its invocation practice, following a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The attorney offered a set of options that included some sound advice: craft a non-sectarian, inclusive policy, and consider moving the prayer so that it occurs before the meeting, rather than as an official part of the meeting. So how did the Council respond?
