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The Cobb County Anti-Evolution Disclaimer Case

Seven amicus curiae ("friend of the court") briefs urge U.S. appeals court to uphold lower court decision that disclaimer is unconstitutional

For background, see the Selman FAQ.

Note: The U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has tentatively scheduled a hearing for the week of December 12, 2005.

pdf  Brief of National Center for Science Education and PFAW
 
pdf  Brief of 56 Scientific Organizations

pdf  Brief of National Science Teachers Association and National Association of Biology Teachers

 pdf  Brief of Americans United, American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League

brief  Brief  of Georgia Citizens for Integrity in Science Education and 11 other citizens organizations

pdf  Brief of American Jewish Congress

pdf  Brief of Clergy and Laity Network and Witherspoon Society

brief  Brief  of National Council of Jewish Women, Interfaith Alliance, Georgia Interfaith Alliance


brief  Main Brief of Appellees  (on behalf of Selman  et al.)

Background

"Creation sticker shock" by Eugenie Scott, Nicholas Matzke, and Glenn Branch (January 18, 2005)

NCSE News from Georgia


The National Center for Science Education (NCSE). NCSE is the only organization in the country dedicating all its resources to defending the teaching of evolution in the public schools. We work with scientists, teachers, parents, clergy, and citizens from diverse backgrounds on the grassroots level who are actively engaged in protecting evolution in the science curriculum and keeping creationism out.

 Our phone number: (510) 601-7203
Visit our web site for more:  http://www.ncseweb.org/

 

 

 

Selman FAQ

The disclaimer

Supporting scientific organizations

NCSE Press Release June 10, 2005