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Kent vs. United States
Morris Kent who was a sixteen year old teen at the time, was on probation since he was fourteen, and was charged with two accounts of rape. The rape charges were so serious that the prosecuter decided to switch him from juvenile prison to adult prison. Kent's lawyer wanted him moved back because of the harshness of the adult prison penalties. Without a hearing, the judge sent Kent to adult prison from thirty to ninety years. The court ruled that a minor can be sent to adult prison. -
Tinker vs. De Moines Independent School District Case
Three students wore black arm bands to school and were told to remove them. With their parents, the students sued the school under the First Amendment right of freedom of speech. The supreme court sided with the students. However, they did not grant total rights to student's self expression. -
Ingraham vs. Wright
James Ingraham, an eighth grader at the time, was called to the principles office and given five swats with a paddle for being too rowdy in an auditorium. James said he didn't do anything wrong and was given twenty hits with the paddle. James had injuries that kept him out of school for ten days, and he needed medical attention. His mother sued the principle for using "cruel and unusual punishments". The court ruled against James and his Mother saying the Amendment was designed to protect crimin -
New Jersey vs. T.L.O.
Terry, a student in New Jersey was caught in the bathroom smoking cigarettes. The principle questioned her and demanded her to let him search her purse. The teacher found cigarettes, rolling papers, and marijuana. The principle called the police and Terry was found guilty of selling drugs. Terry appealed the conviction under the unreasonable search and seizure Amendment. The court sided with the school because they are responsible for "maintaining an environment in which learning can take place" -
Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeire
Three students from Hazelwood High School wrote an article for the school newspaper showing the effects of divorces and pregnancy on teens.The principle decided to not publish the article because it may be offensive and inappropriate to young students. The teen girls went to court saying that the principle violated the freedom of speech ammendment.The court ruled against the teens saying that "A school newspaper isn't a public forum in which anyone can voice an opinion" -
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The Ryan Hlligan Case
Ryan's parents began a blog concerning his speech,and fine motor skills disabiliyThis blog launched him into special needs services at schoolHowever when the students at school found out about the blog Ryan was constantly bullied online and at schoolDuring this time a girl claimed that she had a crush on him but shared their conversations with the rest of the school. Ryan ended his life at the age of 13 The court did not give any charges, but they passed an antibullying law in VT. -
Veronia School District vs. Acton
A boy in the Veronia School District, James Acton, wanted to try out for the football team. The school district forced students to take a drug test prior to joining the team. James' parents refused to let the coaches give him a drug test because they said that it was unreasonable search. The court ruled against the Actons saying that the coaches had a right to keep the school safe and the team away from drugs.
