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Cross, Nativity, and Religious Freedom in LA | Salt Lake City News
A century-old cross and Nativity scene in Los Angeles’ historic Olvera Street are at the heart of a fiery legal battle over religious expression in public spaces. A resident sued the city for violating the establishment clause, but his request to remove the symbols was denied. Now, the Becket Fund is rallying support by allowing long-standing merchants—whose families have run businesses there for generations—to join the case, framing the display as vital cultural heritage. The legal team argues that religious symbols shouldn’t be erased just because someone finds them offensive, while…
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