Frederick v. Morse
True or False: the student made message "Bong hits 4 Jesus" was political speech
False!
Random Alden Trivia
True or False: Alden is allergic to cats
True! Odd fact: for some reason, Ms. Kai has never bothered my allergies, but most cats do.
Random Alden Trivia
What is Alden's favorite cat breed?
Persian!
True or false: freedom of speech applies to spoken statements and ideas, and ALSO includes student newspapers, clubs, and handouts
True!
True or false: you can be arrested for a DUI if you blow under a .08 under a breathalyzer (assume you are over 21 in this scenario)
True!
Random Alden Trivia!
True or False: Alden was an RA (Resident Assistant) at Holy Cross for two years.
False! (I was an RA for 3 years!)
True or false: following Fraser, a student can be suspended for wearing clothing that protests armed conflict abroad
False!
Material AND Substantial!
True or false: speech that seeks to incite violence is protected speech
False!
Random Alden Trivia
In Alden's sole tattoo, who or what is playing a bassoon? (extra 100 points if you can say where it is located- no, nowhere naughty)
Garfield! (Left upper arm!)
True or False: the Frederick case further limits student freedom of speech, rather than expanding it under the Tinker standard
True! This limitation exists IN ADDITION to the Tinker standard of material and substantial!
Following Fraser, a student can be suspended for wearing clothing that has a confederate battle flag?
How did the district court rule when John Tinker's father filed suit there?
They dismissed his suit!
Students wish to protest a new bill being passed in Concord, and organize a school walkout that lasts 3 minutes in duration. Can students be suspended for this?
Most likely not, as it is not a substantial interference with education.
Who sings the song "night moves"? We watched the music video in class.
Bob Seger!
What source of authority did the US Supreme Court consult to determine that educating student's about illegal drug use is a "compelling interest"?
Congress!
Why did the Fraser Court determine that lewd or indecent speech interferes with the educational process?
Interferes with the mission of teaching children social norms and values
How did the Circuit Court (COA) rule in Tinker?
They were evenly split, meaning the DISTRICT COURT'S decision was UPHELD.
Suppose you wear a shirt that claims "snuff cauliflower, it contains antioxidants". Which would would be the most scrutinized, or questionable, on the shirt, as to whether this is protected free speech?
"Snuff" is a potential drug use reference
If SRHS were Hogwarts and Alden were a Hogwarts professor from any of the books, which one would he be? (Note: there is one correct answer. No, I will not argue with you.)
Professor Slughorn!
How did the Circuit Court (COA) rule in Frederick v Morse?
The COA ruled in Frederick's favor, finding it did not meet the Tinker standard for material and substantial disruption
In Fraser, SCOTUS claims that the fundamental purpose of an education is:
to develop fundamental values necessary for participation in a democratic political system
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! (1000 PTS! HOLY CAMOLE!)
What is the latin term for how the Circuit Court judged the merits of the case? (the term for when ALL Judges in the CIRCUIT decide on the merits)
EN BANC
Last week was Thanksgiving. What were you thankful for??
For full points, five individuals must share a THOUGHTFUL, appropriate answer.
In criminal law, you typically have three plea options. Guilty, Not Guilty, and a third option, by which you plead not guilty but still agree to pay the associated fine. What is this plea called?
Nolo contendere!