Atheists filed a lawsuit against Abelardo de la Espriella, and a judge ordered him to refrain from using his public office to perform official religious acts.

A judge has issued a ruling in response to a legal action (tutela) filed by a group of atheists against Abelardo de la Espriella. The court order mandates that de la Espriella must refrain from utilizing his public position to conduct or participate in official religious acts while exercising his professional functions.

The decision addresses the separation of church and state regarding the conduct of public figures. The ruling specifically restricts the use of his public investiture to promote or perform religious activities, marking a legal boundary between his official duties and personal religious expressions.