Tinker v. Des Moines School District was a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court in 1969. It involved students' freedom of speech rights when they wore black armbands to protest against the Vietnam War at their school.
Related terms
Freedom of Speech: The right protected by the First Amendment that allows individuals to express their opinions without government censorship.
Symbolic Speech: Nonverbal expressions such as wearing certain clothing or using specific symbols that convey a particular message or opinion.
Civil Liberties: Basic individual rights protected by law from government interference, including freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
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