Federal judge questions Upstate school district's prayers
GREENVILLE — A federal judge is questioning how a South Carolina school district is enforcing policies on prayer at school-related events.
U.S. District Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks has asked the Greenville County School District and the American Humanist Association to come up with a compromise on how she might change a previous order on school prayer, The Greenville News reported.
Hendricks says she worries the school district is allowing violations of the constitutional right to freedom of religion.
The district and the American Humanist Association have been fighting over prayer, especially at graduation ceremonies, for four years.
Hendricks ruled two years ago that the district could allow prayers if they are initiated and led by students.
Read more: http://www.goupstate.com/news/20171216/federal-judge-questions-upstate-school-districts-prayers