NC H494

North Carolina General Assembly asserts that the U.S. Constitution does not prohibit states or their subsidiaries from making laws respecting an establishment of religion.

General Assembly does not recognize federal court rulings that prohibit the State of North Carolina, its public schools, or political subdivisions from making laws respecting an establishment of religion.

Resolution claims the Tenth Amendment reserves constitutional interpretation powers to states and the people, not federal courts.

Resolution contends that First Amendment Establishment Clause protections do not apply to states, municipalities, or schools, only to Congress.

Resolution becomes effective upon ratification.