Mount Soledad Cross Controversy - 2012

2012

In February of 2012, the Liberty Institute, a nonprofit conservative Christian legal group, filed an appeal of the 2011 ruling that found the cross to be unconstitutional. On March 14, the U.S. Solicitor General joined the appeal.

The Supreme Court denied certiorari to hear the case on June 25, 2012. This means the 9th Circuit Court ruling stands, and the issue is likely to return to federal court for resolution.

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