Pending
Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independent School District
Pending Petition
Issue
(1) Whether the establishment clause forbids a state from mandating the permanent, conspicuous display of a government-selected version of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom; and (2) whether permanently displaying the Ten Commandments in every public-school classroom interferes with parents’ free exercise clause right to direct their children’s religious education and burdens children’s religious freedom.
Jun 29, 2026Application (26A15) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 20, 2026 to August 19, 2026, submitted to Justice Alito. Main Document Proof of Service
Jul 7, 2026Application (26A15) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until August 19, 2026.
Aug 17, 2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 28, 2026)Sep 11, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 28, 2026 to October 28, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.Sep 14, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including October 28, 2026.
Recommended Citation: Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independent School District, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/nathan-v-alamo-heights-independent-school-district/