Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969) established that public school students have First Amendment rights. It is the seminal decision on student speech.| The Free Speech Center
Engel v. Vitale (1962) ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools violated the First Amendment even though participation in the prayer was voluntary.| The Free Speech Center
Abington School District v. Schempp (1963) ended devotional exercises in public schools because the First Amendment forbade the recognition of one religion over others.| The Free Speech Center
What is separation of church and state and where does this concept appear in the Constitution? Here's everything you should know.| Freedom Forum
What is the establishment clause? How does it protect religious freedom? Here's everything you need to know.| Freedom Forum
What is freedom of speech? How is it protected under the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? Here's everything to know.| Freedom Forum
What is freedom of religion? How is it protected under the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? Here's everything to know.| Freedom Forum
What is the First Amendment? What does it say? Where does it apply? Who does it protect? Here's everything to know about the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
