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Supreme Court Cases

Supreme Court Cases. Aim : Are we really protected by the Bill of Rights? Do Now : Which case is most important to you? HW : Complete Review Sheet. New Jersey v. TLO. TLO – student caught smoking – searched her purse found drug paraphernalia

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Supreme Court Cases

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  1. Supreme Court Cases Aim: Are we really protected by the Bill of Rights? Do Now: Which case is most important to you? HW: Complete Review Sheet

  2. New Jersey v. TLO • TLO – student caught smoking – searched her purse found drug paraphernalia • Issue: Do schools have the right to search a student • Amendment: 4th – right to privacy • Decision: Schools can search students if there is reasonable cause • Impact:

  3. Missouri v. Watkins • Heath Watkins stabbed a 27 year old mother of 2 during a robbery. He was 16 at the time. When convicted he asked for death penalty. Later – he changed his mind. • Issue: Does the death penalty apply to juveniles • Amendment: 8th – bail and punishment • Decision: You need to set an age limit for death penalty • Impact:

  4. Engel v. Vitale • Board of Regents suggested a prayer at the beginning of the day. New Hyde Park parent Engel complained – violated his first amendment. • Issue: Can the state introduce prayer in public school • Amendment: 1st – freedom of religion • Decision: Can not have prayer in school • Impact:

  5. Vernonia vs. Acton • The Vernonia school district noticed an increase of disciplinary problems in school – blamed it on drug use. Problems were found to be with athletes – the board decided to conduct random urinalysis as a condition to play a sport. Students and parents were required to sign a consent form, the student would have to submit to urinalysis before each sport season. In addition 10% of the athletes would be randomly chosen each week to submit to drug tests. If tested positive, the athlete would not be able to participate in the sport. James Acton a 7th grader was denied participation in the football program since his parents refused to sign consent.

  6. Issue: Can schools drug test athletes • Amendment: 4th – right to privacy • Decision: Schools can drug test athletes, because they are considered “role models” • Impact:

  7. Tinker v. Des Moines School District • Group of students wanted to wear black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War. The principal stated that if anyone had an armband on would be asked to remove it. If they refused, they would be suspended. Parents complained that it denied freedom of speech. • Issue: Can students peacefully protest in school. • Amendment: 1st – freedom of speech • Decision: Students are protected by 1st amendment, to peaceful protest. • Impact:

  8. Bethel School District v. Fraser • Matt Fraser –a student gave a nominating speech for another student. During the speech he used an elaborate, graphic, and explicit sexual metaphor. Teachers who reviewed speech warned him that it was inappropriate. Fraser was suspended – he challenged the constitutionality of the punishment. • Issue: Do students have freedom of speech in school • Amendment: 1st – freedom of speech • Decision: You don’t always have freedom of speech in schools – vulgar language • Impact:

  9. Hazelwood School district v. Kuhlmeir • Article in school newspaper on pregnancy and impact of divorce. The principal objected to the article. Editors of newspaper felt they should be able to print story. They filed a suit against principal and school district. • Issue: Are school newspapers protected by freedom of press. • Amendment: 1st • Decision: Schools are allowed to censor school newspapers. • Impact:

  10. Pico vs. Board of Ed • Group of parents created a list of books that they felt were offensive. Island Trees Union Free School District removed 9 books from the high school libraries. Students sued district for violating 1st amendment. • Issue: Can the school ban books from the school library • Amendment: 1st • Decision: Can ban books from school • Impact:

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