COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A group that supports separation of church and state wants a federal judge to stop South Carolina from issuing Christian-themed license plates.
Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and State will ask a judge during a hearing Thursday for a preliminary injunction to keep the state Department of Motor Vehicles from issuing plates that depict a stained-glass window with a cross and carrying the words "I Believe."
Americans United has sued state officials, saying the plates amount to state sponsorship of a particular faith.
Legislators passed a law authorizing the tag this year. The DMV said last month it has enough paid orders to begin making the plates.
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