Hazelwood vs. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Details: Principal Reynolds at Hazelwood East High School thought that two articles in the school’s newspaper were inappropriate, so he ordered the removal of the articles from the newspaper. Cathy Kuhlmeier and two other former students took this to court because they believed it was a violation of the First Amendment.
Decision/Justification: 5 votes for Hazelwood, 3 votes against. The court said the principal wanting to remove these articles was reasonable because their action were "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): Set standards for freedom of speech in schools. School newspaper don't have full First Amendment rights.
Important/relevant details: This case shows that high schools news papers are subject to a less strict version of the First Amendment.
Decision/Justification: 5 votes for Hazelwood, 3 votes against. The court said the principal wanting to remove these articles was reasonable because their action were "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): Set standards for freedom of speech in schools. School newspaper don't have full First Amendment rights.
Important/relevant details: This case shows that high schools news papers are subject to a less strict version of the First Amendment.