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Originally Posted by aceventura3
I would say no in answer to the question. License plates are issued by individual states not by the federal government or specifically Congress. Here is what the first amendment says:
Ironically, if Congress passed a law prevent religious license plates someone could argue that as a violation of the first amendment.
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In my understanding of the "establishment clause", it applies to more than just federal laws (Congress shall make no law...), but applies to state (and local) laws, regulations and practices as well.
So state laws, regs and practices would violate the establishment clause unless it has a valid secular purpose and does not advance or inhibit one religion over others.
IMO, these license plates fail the test.