Supreme Court Ruling in Tinker v. Des Moines

Medium Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Landmark Supreme Court Cases

In the landmark Supreme Court case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969), the Court addressed the constitutional rights of students in public schools. The case originated when students wore black armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War, leading to their suspension by the school district. The central question was whether the school district's actions violated the students' right to free speech under the First Amendment.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the Supreme Court's ruling in this case?

The Court ruled that students do not shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate.

The Court ruled that schools have the authority to censor student speech without any restrictions.

The Court ruled that the students' protest was considered disruptive and could be limited.

The Court ruled that students' free speech rights can only be exercised outside of school grounds.

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