WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn issued the following news release:

U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21) filed an amicus brief defending the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. The brief argues that the Ten Commandments are part of the United States's historical foundation, and contends that displaying the Commandments is consistent with longstanding national traditions and with the First Amendment. The brief further maintains that the government may acknowledge religion's role in American life without establishing a state religion or coercing religious observance.

"I'm proud to stand with Senator Cruz in supporting Texas' law mandating the display...