I can't see any way this survives a motion to dismiss based on standing. And Newdow must know that.
Ed Brayton From: religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu [mailto:religionlaw-boun...@lists.ucla.edu] On Behalf Of Friedman, Howard M. Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 12:31 AM To: religionlaw@lists.ucla.edu Subject: Newdow Sues To Challenge Aspects of Inauguration On Monday, Michael Newdow filed a federal lawsuit seeking to enjoin the Chief Justice from adding "so help me God" to the constituionally prescribed Presidential oath when swearing in Barack Obama, and to prevent clergy from offering prayers during the inaugural ceremony. Details with links to the complaint are on Religion Clause at http://religionclause.blogspot.com/2008/12/newdow-lawsuit-challenges-inaugur al.html ************************************* Howard M. Friedman Disting. Univ. Professor Emeritus University of Toledo College of Law Toledo, OH 43606-3390 Phone: (419) 530-2911, FAX (419) 530-4732 E-mail: howard.fried...@utoledo.edu *************************************
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