Christian v. City of Grand Junction

  • Filed: April 16, 2001
  • Status: Decided
  • Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • Latest Update: Jun 27, 2001
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In this suit brought to enforce the constitutional principle that government should not promote religion or endorse religious messages, the ACLU challenged the City of Grand Junction’s decision to erect a granite monument depicting the Ten Commandments in a prominent location at the entrance to the new City Hall building.

In response to community controversy and the prospect of litigation, the City posted a "disclaimer" on the monument stating that the City did not intend to endorse any particular religious faith. The City also adopted a plan to create a "cultural heritage plaza" where the Ten Commandments monument would be included with monuments commemorating additional historical texts. After a hearing, the court denied the request for an injunction.


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Case Number:
01-D-685
Judge:
Hon. Wiley Y. Daniel
Attorney(s):
Mark Silverstein
Pro Bono Firm:
John Baker of Bjork, Lindley, Danielson & Baker, P.C.; Neville Woodruff