Freedom of Speech Cases Flashcards
What were the facts of the case in Texas v. Johnson?
Outside the Republican National Convention, Gregory Johnson set the American Flag on fire and got sent to prison for a year and was fined $2,000.
What was the question of Texas v. Johnson?
Does the First Amendment right to freedom of speech protect flag burning?
What was the majority opinion of Texas v. Johnson?
The burning flag was an example of “symbolic” speech so, it should be protected.
What was the importance of Texas v. Johnson?
Reinforced citizens’ right to express ideas even if they’re extremely upsetting for some.
What was the question in Tinker v. Des Moines?
Do public schools protect 1st Amendment rights like public forums?
What were the facts of the case in Tinker v Des Moines?
5 students were wearing armbands protesting the Vietnam War and got suspended and they sued stating that their 1st Amendment Rights were violated.
What was the majority opinion in Tinker v. Des Moines?
Schools can limit speech only if it disrupts the educational process of interferes with other student’s rights.
What was the importance of Tinker v. Des Moines?
Provided a standard the courts use to determine wether punishment of student speech by school violates the 1st Amendment.
What were the facts of the case in Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier?
Principal took out 2 pages of a school newspaper because they displayed content that would reflect poorly of the school.
What is the question in Hazelwood v. Kulhmeier?
Do school have to follow the 1st amendment when it comes to school sponsored activities?
What was the majority opinion in Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier?
Schools can control school sponsored events if it would damage the reputation of the school or doesn’t align with the school’s views.
What was the impact of Haelwood v. Kuhlmeier?
Schools have control over school-sponsored events or groups.
What were the facts of the case in Schenck v. US?
What was the question in Schenck v. US?
What was the majority opinion in Schenck v. US?
