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Judge orders Iowa to allow Satanic Temple holiday event at capitol
Original: Judge orders Iowa to permit Satanic Temple holiday event at state capitol https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/n ov
A judge has ordered Iowa to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event at the Iowa State Capitol. The ruling touches on religious freedom and First Amendment questions, as the temple is often allowed access alongside traditional religious displays. The decision is drawing attention because such displays have previously sparked controversy and debate over what belongs in government buildings.
Why now: A court ruling forcing a state government to accommodate a Satanic group at its capitol is inherently provocative and raises church-state debate.
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- Judge orders Iowa to permit Satanic Temple holiday event at state capitol https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/n ov/03/iowa-satanic-temple-holiday-event-judge # Iowa # UsNews # Religion # UsConstitutionAndCivilLiberties · theguardian_us_news@halo.nu · 17
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