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Chapter
39: Expression in Special Places
The
First Amendment in Public Schools
The First
Amendment in Prisons and the Military
The
Public Forum
Traditional settings for the exercise of First Amendment rights
include public places. There are also places known as quasi-public
places. Read this description of public forums and quasi-public
forums.
Special
Places of Restrictions
The government can restrict First Amendment rights in specific
places and circumstances. Scroll through the list of places,
each with an explanation, of special rules regarding expression.
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The
First Amendment in Public Schools
Tinker
v. Des Moines School District
Explore this case, referenced in your text as “The Case
of the Student Armbands,” on the Landmark Cases Web
site. This site explains the facts of the case and provides
a summary of the Supreme Court decision. From this site, listen
to the oral arguments, read the full text of the decision,
or look at other resources related to the case.
Hazelwood
v. Kuhlmeier
Explore this case, referenced in your text as “The Case
of Censorship of the School Newspaper,” on the Landmark
Cases Web site. This site explains the facts of the case and
provides a summary of the Supreme Court decision. From this
site, listen to the oral arguments, read the full text of
the decision, or look at other resources related to the case.
A Directory of Students' Rights
Use this as a directory of students’ rights in public schools. Schools are special places where First Amendment rights are more restricted than in traditional public forums.
Students' Press Rights
This site provides useful information on students' free press rights.
Free
Expression Network: Schools
Examine current events and existing issues related to First
Amendment rights in schools. You can also read about issues
from past years.
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The
First Amendment in Prisons and the Military
Turner
v. Safley
Read the 1987 Supreme Court decision upholding restrictions
on inmates’ rights to communicate in prison about legal
matters. Why does the Court find these statutes constitutional?
Shaw
v. Murphy
Take a closer look at the 2001 Supreme Court case mentioned
in your text. The Supreme Court found that an inmate does
not have the First Amendment right to assist another inmate
in legal matters. Read a summary of this case or the full
text of the decision. From this site, you may also listen
to the oral arguments or link to other resources.
Greer
v. Spock
Read the 1976 Supreme Court case mentioned in your text. The
Supreme Court upheld a ban of political speech on a federal
military base. What reasons does the Court use to support
its decision?
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