Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969) affirmed students' constitutional rights to free speech at school, but also allowed schools to regulate disruptive or harmful speech. Protected speech includes protesting, distributing political materials, and writing op-eds, while regulated speech includes offensive clothing, disruptive speeches, and threats of violence.
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West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) upheld individual rights, especially freedom of expression, amidst compulsory patriotism. The case involved Jehovah's Witnesses refusing to salute the flag due to religious beliefs. The Supreme Court ruled in their favor, establishing the precedent that the state cannot compel patriotic expression, highlighting the importance of defending minority beliefs and promoting tolerance.
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