Background
What did the kids wear when protesting?
Black Armbands
The students argued what right right was being taken away?
Freedom of speech
Majority said that students could still have their rights at what place?
School
This was considered a _____ case
landmark
What decade did this case take place in?
The 1960's
What symbol was on the item worn by the students?
Peace sign
What did the students argue protected their rights?
The first amendment
What was the close majority vote for the supreme court decision?
7-2
What right was strengthened due to the ruling of this case?
Freedom of speech
In what year did the supreme court agree to take on the case?
1968
What state did the protest take place in?
Iowa
What did the school argue the protest was doing?
Being disruptive
What did the courts decide the exception was for freedom of speech in school?
If it does not cause a serious school disruption
This case established the __ amendment in schools
first
What were the students protesting for?
They were protesting for peace in the Vietnam war
What action did the school towards the students at first?
Suspension
Who wrote the Amicus Curiae brief for the case?
National student association
How many judges were either concurring or dissenting?
4
What precedent does this case set?
Freedom of speech is protected in schools
What constitutional principle allows courts to follow this case?
Precedent (stare decisis)
What were the students names?
John, Mary Beth, and Christopher
The school district believed that free speech does not mean ____
Being able to say whatever is on your mind at any given time
What was one of the dissenting opinions of the judges?
It Is the schools authority to discipline the students
What test determines if schools can prohibit student protest/speech?
Tinker test
Who was the solicitor general?
Erwin Griswold