Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District: Freedom of Expression Case
Explore the landmark case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District, where students challenged a school's prohibition on wearing armbands as a form of symbolic protest. Learn about how this case impacts student publications, the First Amendment, and future legal decisions. Dive into the details of the case and its significance in shaping freedom of speech rights in schools.
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Tinker Sample Law and Ethics
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District By Jada Csikos-Monroe and Dorothy Slater
Basic Information Petitioner: John F. Tinker and Mary Beth Tinker (minors) (SPLC) Respondent: Des Moines Independent Community School District (SPLC) Question: Does a prohibition against the wearing of armbands in public school, as a form of symbolic protest, violate the students freedom of speech protections guaranteed by the First Amendment? (Tinker) Decided by: US Supreme Court (Warren Court) on February 24th, 1969 (Tinker) Decision: Tinker won 7-2 (Tinker)
How does it apply to student publications? Relates because of freedom of expression and opinion (SPLC) First Amendment applies in the school (SPLC) Due Process Clause (14th Amendment) (SPLC) Will affect future case s decisions (SPLC)
Works Cited "SPLC." - Law Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Dec. 2013. "TINKER v. DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT." Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Dec. 2013.
