Why is the Morse v Frederick case significant?

Why is the Morse v Frederick case significant?

In Morse v. Frederick, the majority acknowledged that the Constitution affords lesser protections to certain types of student speech at school or at school-supervised events. As such, the state had an “important” if not “compelling” interest in prohibiting/punishing such student speech.

What was the main result of Morse v Frederick quizlet?

What was the ruling in this case? The Supreme Court ruled that Frederick’s First Amendment rights were not violated and that “schools may take steps to safeguard those entrusted to their care from speech that can reasonably be regarded as encouraging illegal drug use.”

Who was the plaintiff in Morse v Frederick?

Plaintiff Joseph Frederick

What were the Tinker’s protesting?

Tinker v. Des Moines is a historic Supreme Court ruling from 1969 that cemented students’ rights to free speech in public schools. Mary Beth Tinker was a 13-year-old junior high school student in December 1965 when she and a group of students decided to wear black armbands to school to protest the war in Vietnam.

What Amendment protects free education?

14th Amendment

What rights do we have at school?

The court declared that students and teachers do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.” The First Amendment ensures that students cannot be punished for exercising free speech rights, even if school administrators don’t approve of what they are saying.

Does school prayer violate the First Amendment?

The Supreme Court has long held that the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment forbids school-sponsored prayer or religious indoctrination. Over thirty years ago, the Court struck down classroom prayers and scripture readings even where they were voluntary and students had the option of being excused.

What if students are allowed to remain silent or leave the room during the prayer?

No. Even if some students are strongly opposed to the prayer in question, the state shows respect for that students’ rights by allowing the students to be absent from the room during the prayer. Students also may remain silent during the prayer if they feel that leaving would subject them to ridicule.