Summary
An atheist group began fighting to remove the crosses, which honor fallen troopers, in 2007. A federal district court upheld the constitutionality of the crosses, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit later struck them down. The high court decided to let the decision stand.
Press Releases
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Indignity: Fallen Utah troopers struck down twice
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ADF takes Utah roadside crosses case to U.S. Supreme Court -
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ADF asks full 10th Circuit to rehear ruling against roadside memorials to fallen Utah troopers
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ADF will appeal decision to strike down roadside memorials to fallen Utah troopers
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U.S. Supreme Court's cross ruling provides strong support for Utah roadside crosses
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Massive support for roadside crosses dedicated to fallen Utah troopers
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Court says roadside crosses to fallen Utah troopers do not violate the Constitution
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Court grants Utah highway patrolmen’s organization right to intervene against atheists in lawsuit
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Cross to bear: Atheist organization bothered by roadside memorials files suit; ADF responds
Case Documents
Court
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Date
U.S. Supreme Court
5/23/2011
U.S. Supreme Court
4/15/2011