Michael Newdow (NOO'-dow) believes government references to God
or religion are unconstitutional.
He wants to remove the phrase "so help me God" from the oath
of office, noting that it isn't in the oath set out in the
Constitution. The lawsuit also seeks to block inaugural prayers by
the Rev. Rick Warren and the Rev. Joseph Lowery.
Newdow sued to remove religion from inaugurations in 2001 and
2005 but lost both cases.
This time, he's joining 17 other plaintiffs, including atheist
and humanist organizations.
Newdow challenges inaugural oath
SACRAMENTO, CA
