What was decided in the Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines?

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8 March, 00:06

What was decided in the Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines?

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Gunnar Lang · Answer 1

The students were told they could not return to school until they agreed to remove their armbands.

Explanation:

Tinker v. Des Moines is a historic Supreme Court ruling from 1969 that cemented students' rights to free speech in public schools.

Amber · Answer 2

The Supreme Court case decision in Tinker v. Des Moines is discussed below.

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The Supreme Court supported that the armbands expressed absolute expression that is completely separate from the activities or behavior of those engaging in it. The Court also believed that the disciples did not forget their First Amendment rights to freedom of expression when they walked onto a school campus.