Ten Commandments law is Louisiana governor’s latest effort to move the state farther to the right

Just months into office, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has gained national attention for his push for groundbreaking conservative policies. This week the 53-year-old Republican signed the nation’s first law requiring that the Ten Commandments be posted in every public classroom — right on the heels of another new law classifying abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances. The moves and others have firmly embedded Louisiana in the conservative movement on practically every issue animating the Republican base in 2024. Democrats are appalled at the message Landry is sending but conservatives in Louisiana see the moves as a bold and powerful first step as he raises his national profile.