Another controversial case, another historic ruling by the Supreme Court this week. The justices have ruled that a former Washington State high school football coach does have the right to kneel and pray on the football field immediately after games. The 6-3 ruling was a victory for Joseph Kennedy, who argued that his school district violated his religious freedom. Since 2008, when he was hired, coach Kennedy routinely offered prayers after games, with students often joining in. He also led and participated in prayers in the locker room. Full Story: https://wjla.com/news/local/supreme-court-prayers-coach-separation-church-state-republican-washington-constitution-religion-religious-freedom-football-midfield-team _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WJLA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wjlatv/ WJLA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABC7News Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIjR00qhYUFkbWIugAAbGg/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSvyoe-YmPKDGkW96ly8Qt_JR67erE_zt For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #abc7news #DCNews This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]