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THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional.

In a 2-1 decision, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the pledge, recited by school students, violated the separation of church and state clause of the U.S. Constitution. The use of the words "under God" was cited as a deciding factor.

Lawmakers called the decision ridiculous and plan to fight it

Get the Story:
U.S. Court Votes to Bar Pledge of Allegiance (The Washington Post 6/27)
Judges Ban Pledge of Allegiance From Schools, Citing 'Under God' (The New York Times 6/27)
Lawmakers Vow to Fight Judges' Ruling on the Pledge (The New York Times 6/27)
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Get the Ruling:
Newdow v. US Congress (6/26)