Freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment. The amendment was put into place to allow individuals to distribute information to one another. Our founding fathers had federalist and antifederalist papers that were published to keep citizens informed. However, this amendment does not give the right to citizens to say or publish what they wish. The amendment was tested in the court case of Morse V. Frederick. This court case tested the rights of a student when a principal suspended him for displaying a suggestive banner. The Supreme Court ruled that the principal did not violate the student’s free speech because it advocated
Freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment. The amendment was put into place to allow individuals to distribute information to one another. Our founding fathers had federalist and antifederalist papers that were published to keep citizens informed. However, this amendment does not give the right to citizens to say or publish what they wish. The amendment was tested in the court case of Morse V. Frederick. This court case tested the rights of a student when a principal suspended him for displaying a suggestive banner. The Supreme Court ruled that the principal did not violate the student’s free speech because it advocated