Tinker VS. Des Moines

What was the Tinker vs. Des Moines about?

2 Tinker siblings and Christopher Eckhardt wore armbands that were in protest of the Vietnam war--> school told them to take them off--> refused & suspended

What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule?

In 1969 the United States Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision in favor of the students. The court agreed that students rights should be protected and said, "Students don't shed their constitutional rights at the school house gates."

What is the importance of the Tinker vs. Des Moines trial?

Shows that students still have rights under a school zone that cannot be violated unless it causes a disruption in the school. Including the rights to use journalism freely.

What did the U.S. Court of Appeals rule?

The Tinker family lost once again in a equal vote, which they decided to stand.

What did Tinker family do after the siblings were suspended?

The Tinker family sued the school, and took them to court over the issue.

What did the U.S. District Court rule?

They ruled with the school, saying that the armbands could be a distraction in schools.