(Jim Monk/WDAY) Fargo, N.D. (AP) A former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court is weighing in on the battle to save a Ten Commandments monument near Fargo City Hall.

Roy Moore refused a federal judge's order to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the Alabama Supreme Court. Moore's actions eventually cost him his job.

A citizens' group is circulating petitions in Fargo to prevent City Commissioners from moving the monument. The group hopes to place the issue on the ballot during the next city election.

Moore says he's surprised the City Commission wants to give away the monument after winning a federal court battle to keep it where it is.

He called the City Commission's actions quote "ridiculous." (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 06-20-07 1551CDT | save this article / add to your favorites list