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Attorney general backs religious license plates
Explore Article TheSunNews.com (Aug 7 2009)
...a constitutional statement of their beliefs, South Carolina's top prosecutor said in a memo Friday. Americans United for Separation of Church and State sued state officials last year after lawmakers passed a bill creating the plates, which also featur......Believe" license plates, many groups and individuals were quick to laud the move-including Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. But just as many people found themselves on the other side of the issue; chief ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: Henry McMaster South Carolina U.S. Senate
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The Passion Of The Plate: S.C. Officials Pontificate At ‘I Believe’ Tag Rally
Explore Article The Wall of Separation (Mar 18 2009)
...icense plate rages on. At least for South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and Lt. Governor Andre Bauer, who continue to mislead South Carolinians on what Americans Unitedâs lawsuit challenging the production of these plates is really about. According to the Greenville... (Read Full Article)
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Baptist Pastor Consigns Clergy In AU License-Plate Challenge To Hell
Explore Article Americans United (Jan 29 2009)
...me it the White House Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and make other changes. Americans United and other groups have been urging Obama to rescind an executive order issued by President George W....... petitions and listened to speeches from a wide array of “I Believe” supporters, including Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer and Attorney General Henry McMaster, both of whom plan to run for governor in 2010. “There is free ... (Read Full Article)
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'I Believe' rally decries judge's ruling
Explore Article GreenvilleOnline.com (Jan 13 2009)
... the Upstate gathered to sign a petition and listen to Attorney General Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer address the crowd. Sandy Godfrey, a Lyman resident and church member, said she attended the rally t......em," Bauer said. "Quite frankly, we're under attack." Sandhya Bathija, communications associate for Americans United for Separation of Church and State, said the lawsuit is not a war against religion. Americans United, which sponsored ... (Read Full Article)
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In South Carolina, Standing Up for the Constitution Buys You a TIcket to Hell
Explore Article Very Important Stuff (Jan 8 2009)
...ding Lt. ... In South Carolina, Standing Up for the Constitution Buys You a Ticket to Hell From the Americans United Blog: Things got ugly last night in Greer, S.C. More than 400 people gathered at People’s Baptist C...... petitions and listened to speeches from a wide array of “I Believe” supporters, including Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, Attorney General Henry McMaster and the rally’s organizer, the Rev. Arnold Hiette, who ... (Read Full Article)
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Plate Hate: South Carolina Rally Consigns Separationist Clergy To Hell
Explore Article The Wall of Separation (Jan 7 2009)
...he DMV will decide by the end of the week whether they will appeal the district courtâs decision. Americans United filed a lawsuit challenging the plates on behalf of four South Carolina clergy — the Rev. Dr. Thoma......itions and listened to speeches from a wide array of âI Believeâ supporters, including Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, Attorney General Henry McMaster and the rallyâs organizer, the Rev. Arnold Hiette, who unfortuna... (Read Full Article)
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Hundreds Turn Out For 'Plate' Rally
Explore Article wyff4.com (Jan 7 2009)
...terally. Arnold Hiette, pastor of People's Baptist Church, was the organizer of the event. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer and South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster spoke along with others at the rally. sponsor Bo...... in Florida, but was passed by South Carolina's state legislature. The plates hit a road block when Americans United for Separation for Church and State filed a lawsuit that led to Currie's ruling. "And when you ... (Read Full Article)
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Americans United: Jan. 09 No License To Discriminate
Explore Article Americans United (Dec 31 2008)
...in our state feel very isolated.” The retired United Methodist minister served as lead plaintiff in Americans United’s lawsuit, Summers v. Adams, which asked the court to halt South Carolina from producing an auto ta......clear that they would not create a tag for any other religious belief. In a CNN interview, Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, who put up the $4,000 deposit required to put the license plate into production, said ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee U.S. Senate André Bauer
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South Carolina ordered to stop making religious license plates
Explore Article Kingsport Times (Dec 21 2008)
...ve” across the top, violate the separation of church and state. Earlier this year, Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and state sued state officials on behalf of two Christian pastors, a humanist pastor and a rabbi in South Car......k Sanford, who said the state already allows private groups to create license plates for any cause. Americans United objected to the plates, arguing in that South Carolina’s government is ... (Read Full Article)
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Americans United Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against South Carolina's 'Christian' License Plate
Explore Article Americans United (Dec 15 2008)
...cial “Christian” license plate featuring a cross, a stained-glass window and the words “I Believe.” Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sponsored the litigation to stop issuance of the plate, hailed the decision. “The ‘I Believe......lates was passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature, with the active support of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. Americans United also pointed out that some legislators openly admitted that they would ... (Read Full Article)
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Religious License Plate Blocked, Hindu American Foundation Prevails in Suit
Explore Article Hindu American Foundation [HAF] (Dec 13 2008)
...h leaders as well as the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, applauded the court's ruling. Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a religious liberty watch dog group based in Washington, DC represented the coalition. U.S. Distri......e of government favoritism toward one religion," said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United. "The court drove home an important point: South Carolina officials have no business meddling in re... (Read Full Article)
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S.C. ordered to stop making religious license plates
Explore Article firstamendmentcenter.org (Dec 12 2008)
...ve” across the top, violate the separation of church and state. Earlier this year, Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and state sued state officials on behalf of two Christian pastors, a humanist pastor and a rabbi in South Car......k Sanford, who said the state already allows private groups to create license plates for any cause. Americans United objected to the plates, arguing that South Carolina’s government is endorsing ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: US Supreme Court André Bauer Beth Parks
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SC ordered to stop making 'I Believe' license plates
Explore Article Spartanburg, South Carolina (Dec 12 2008)
...ve" across the top, violate the separation of church and state. Earlier this year, Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and state sued state officials on behalf of two Christian pastors, a humanist pastor and a rabbi in South Car......k Sanford, who said the state already allows private groups to create license plates for any cause. Americans United objected to the plates, arguing in that South Carolina's government is ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: US Supreme Court André Bauer Beth Parks
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S.C. told to stop 'I Believe' plates - Breaking News ...
Explore Article Charlotte Observer (Dec 12 2008)
...ve” across the top, violate the separation of church and state. Earlier this year, Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and State sued state officials on behalf of two Christian pastors, a humanist pastor and a rabbi in South Car......k Sanford, who said the state already allows private groups to create license plates for any cause. Americans United objected to the plates, arguing that South Carolina's government is endorsing ... (Read Full Article)
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SC ordered to stop making religious license plates
Explore Article Spartanburg, South Carolina (Dec 12 2008)
...ve" across the top, violate the separation of church and state. Earlier this year, Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and state sued state officials on behalf of two Christian pastors, a humanist pastor and a rabbi in South Car......k Sanford, who said the state already allows private groups to create license plates for any cause. Americans United objected to the plates, arguing in that South Carolina's government is ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: US Supreme Court Beth Parks Ayesha N. Khan
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Putting the brakes on
Explore Article TheTandD.com (Dec 12 2008)
...ve” across the top, violate the separation of church and state. Earlier this year, Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and state sued state officials on behalf of two Christian pastors, a humanist pastor and a rabbi in South Car......k Sanford, who said the state already allows private groups to create license plates for any cause. Americans United objected to the plates, arguing in that South Carolina’s government is ...
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Local News: Religious plates ordered halted - Charleston.net
Explore Article charleston.net (Dec 12 2008)
...on itself to pass a statute creating a uniquely Christian license plate," Ayesha Khan, attorney for Americans United, argued during the hearing in Columbia. In her order, Currie sided with Americans United, writing that Khan had made a good enough case that the plates violate the First Amendment's Establ......d Kevin Hall, who said his clients will soon decide whether to appeal Currie's injunction. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, who offered to ...
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Judge orders SC to end production of religious-themed license plates
Explore Article Ledger (Dec 11 2008)
...e would evaluate the state's next step. (EDITORS: END OPTIONAL TRIM) Ayesha Khan, legal director of Americans United in Washington, D.C., who argued for the injunction, said the state should let the case go, if the p......e of government favoritism toward one religion," said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sponsored the court challenge to the plates. This is ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: Jon Ozmint Department of Motor Vehicles U.S. Senate
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Yikes!: Federal Judge Blocks Issuance Of 'I Believe' License Plate
Explore Article Yikes! (Dec 11 2008)
...Believe' tag in South Carolina was initiated by the State Legislature. The action was challenged by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, representing a group of concerned citizens. “The ‘I Believe’ license plate is a clear example of g......lates was passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature, with the active support of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. Americans United also pointed out that some legislators openly admitted that ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: Barry W. Lynn Ayesha N. Khan André Bauer
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Chalk one more up for freedom from religion
Explore Article CyberLizard's Collection (Dec 11 2008)
...cial “Christian” license plate featuring a cross, a stained-glass window and the words “I Believe.” Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sponsored the litigation to stop issuance of the plate, hailed the decision. “The ‘I Believe......lates was passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature, with the active support of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. Americans United also pointed out that some legislators openly admitted that they would ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: Barry W. Lynn André Bauer Robert M. Knight
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Judge halts ‘I Believe’ plates
Explore Article The State (Dec 11 2008)
...gainst the injunction, said he would evaluate the state’s next step. Ayesha Khan, legal director of Americans United in Washington, D.C., who argued for the injunction, said the state should let the case go, if the p......e of government favoritism toward one religion,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sponsored the court challenge to the plates. This is ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: Jon Ozmint Department of Motor Vehicles U.S. Senate
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Americans United Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against South ...
Explore Article Americans United (Dec 11 2008)
...cial “Christian” license plate featuring a cross, a stained-glass window and the words “I Believe.” Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sponsored the litigation to stop issuance of the plate, hailed the decision. “The ‘I Believe......lates was passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature, with the active support of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. Americans United also pointed out that some legislators openly admitted that they would ... (Read Full Article)
Comment on Article Mentions: Barry W. Lynn Aaron J. Kozloski Ayesha N. Khan
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Americans United Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against South Carolina's 'Christian' License Plate
Explore Article Americans United (Dec 11 2008)
...cial “Christian” license plate featuring a cross, a stained-glass window and the words “I Believe.” Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which sponsored the litigation to stop... Federal Judge Blocks Issuance Of 'I Believe' Automobile ......lates was passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature, with the active support of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. Americans United also pointed out that some legislators openly admitted that they would not ... (Read Full Article)
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License To Discriminate?
Explore Article Random thoughts of a crazy liberal... (Dec 9 2008)
License To Discriminate? I found this article at Americans United for Separation of Church and State. I thought it was interesting but cut it down so follow the link to read the full story. (For so......lates was passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature, with the active support of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. As Americans United notes in its motion for preliminary injunction, some legislators candidly admitted that they ... (Read Full Article)
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