San Antonio Rabbi Mara Nathan of Temple Beth-El is one of several parents suing the state regarding its new law that would require Texas public schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms.

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled to temporarily block the law, which was set to take effect on Sept. 1.

“I am absolutely delighted with the judge’s decision,” Nathan said.

Parents of students in several Texas school districts — including Alamo Heights, North East, Northside and Lackland Independent School Districts — asked for the injunction, arguing it imposed on their religious beliefs.

The law itself impacts an estimated 5.5 million students, but the ruling only directly applies to those districts listed in the lawsuit. The plaintiffs hope other schools will adhere to the judge’s ruling.

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