Congressman celebrates Rowan prayer ruling

One of Rowan’s representatives in Congress on Thursday celebrated a federal court’s ruling in favor of county commissioners’ prayer practices.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, led 17 former and current members of Congress in filing an amicus brief before the 4th Circuit Court. The brief filed by congressional representatives encouraged the court to rule in favor of Rowan.

When the court overturned a previous ruling this week, Hudson released a statement praising the decision.

“As a defender of our constitutional rights, I am pleased with today’s decision to protect our first amendment right to prayer,” Hudson said. “I will continue to do all that I can to protect religious liberty and stand up for our right to pray.”