Question

The case of Tinker v. Des Moines School District dealt with?

A.) students’ rights to free speech.
B.) students being arrested without being told their rights.
C.) students being subjected to illegal searches.
D.) students’ rights to freely practice their religion in school.

Answer 1

A) students' rights to free speech

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In 1965, Mary Beth Tinker, a 13-year-old high school student, protested against the War in Vietnam by wearing a black armband.

As a sanction, she was prohibited from wearing the armband by school officials and she also got a suspension, together with her brother and another student. When the students came back to school, they didn't wear armbands anymore, but they were dressed in black for the rest of the school year.

The case was brought before the court by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). The Supreme Court ruled that students are allowed freedom of expression at school, provided that it doesn't damage the educational process.

Answer 2

Answer: A) students' rights to free speech

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1965, Mary Beth Tinker, a 13-year-old high school student, protested against the War in Vietnam by wearing a black armband.

As a sanction, she was prohibited from wearing the armband by school officials and she also got a suspension, together with her brother and another student. When the students came back to school, they didn't wear armbands anymore, but they were dressed in black for the rest of the school year.

The case was brought before the court by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). The Supreme Court ruled that students are allowed freedom of expression at school, provided that it doesn't damage the educational process.