Court posts quick link to Hamilton County prayer suit info

Monday, Aug. 13, 2012

The local federal court posted a new link for upcoming orders in the Hamilton County prayer suit.

The link, posted here, will make available an order U.S. District Judge Harry S. "Sandy" Mattice said he plans to issue as soon as possible.

Mattice is currently considering whether to grant a motion Tommy Coleman and Brandon Jones filed seeking to halt the commission's prayers during meetings until the judge can rule in the case.

A full history of the issue can be found here.


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