In 1952, Burstyn v. Wilson marked a significant victory for free speech, as the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the film distributor, holding that New York's refusal to license the film violated the First Amendment. This decision established that the government cannot censor speech solely because it is offensive and set a precedent in First Amendment law.
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Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)
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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