New Verses Vs. T. L. O Case Study

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The Supreme Court's decision in New Verses versus T.L.O was that the search was legal and that it didn't violate the 4th amendment. The Court also held that school officials need "responsible suspicion" instead of a higher level of "probable cause" and that such a warrant wasn't needed. There should be "responsible suspicion" since students still have some rights at schools, and without a "responsible suspicion", the school officials would be breaking the Fourth Amendment.

Yes, the Supreme Court's decision was the correct one because students should have some rights when at school, but if associated with what could lead to a bigger consequence or investigation, the school officials should be able to search and do what they can without a warrant

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