Tinker vs. Des Moines (1969)
Details: The Tinker siblings wore black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War, the Des Moines school district said the students would have to remove their armbands or face suspension. The Tinkers refused to remove their armbands and were suspended.
Decision/Justification: 7 votes for Tinker, 2 votes against. The court decided that telling the students they are not allowed to wear the black armbands is a violation of their freedom of speech and expression.
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): This case implied limitations on free expressions. Students don't lose rights at the school house gates.
Important/relevant details: After returning from their suspension, the Tinker children wore all black clothing for the rest of the school year.
Decision/Justification: 7 votes for Tinker, 2 votes against. The court decided that telling the students they are not allowed to wear the black armbands is a violation of their freedom of speech and expression.
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): This case implied limitations on free expressions. Students don't lose rights at the school house gates.
Important/relevant details: After returning from their suspension, the Tinker children wore all black clothing for the rest of the school year.