AP US History Buschistory David Busch - Supreme Court 12 Tinker v Des Moines 1969

Supreme Court 12 Tinker v Des Moines 1969

12/30/17 • 3 min

The classic First Amendment case. Do students surrender their right of free speech and expression when they enter the school building? The 7-2 decision will affirm that freedom of expression is protected under the First Amendment, and it extends to students in public schools.

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