Arkansas State University Reverses Decision; ASU Allows Original Cross-Shaped Memorial Decals To Return To Players' Helmets

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Liberty Institute, on behalf of its client, an anonymous Arkansas State University (ASU) football player, responds to ASU officials' decision to now allow players to commemorate their fallen colleagues with the original memorial cross decals. Liberty Institute Litigation Director Hiram Sasser releases the following statement:

"This is a great victory for the players of Arkansas State University!

"According to the letter we received from the University and communications from the Arkansas Attorney General Office, the players will be allowed to place the original cross sticker design on their helmets in the original location if they so choose.  

"The University officials and the Arkansas Attorney General did the right thing restoring the religious liberty and free speech rights of the players to have the original cross sticker design if they so choose and we commend them for doing so.

"Above all, we are glad to see that Markel Owens and Barry Weyer will have another year on the football field at Arkansas State because of the compassion and courage of their teammates."

Liberty Institute is a national nonprofit legal group dedicated to defending and restoring religious liberty across America — in our schools, for our churches, inside our military and throughout the public arena. Liberty's vision is to reestablish religious liberty in accordance with the principles of our Founding Fathers. For information, visit www.LibertyInstitute.org.

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