Landmark Freedom of Speech Cases Created By Michael
Landmark Freedom of Speech Cases Created By: Michael Vitak
Schenck v. United States 1919
Schenck v. United States Dealt with Freedom of Speech Distributed anti-war brochures Convicted under the Espionage Act of 1917 Was Schenck distribution of anti-war propaganda protected under the First Amendment? Established the “clear and present danger” test
Debs v. United States 1919
Debs v. United States Dealt with the Freedom of Speech Arrested after speaking out against the draft Did Debs’ arrest under the Espionage Act violate his First Amendment rights? His conviction was upheld
Texas v. Johnson 1989
Texas v. Johnson Dealt with the Freedom of Speech, Press, and Assembly Is burning the American flag protected under the First Amendment? The ruling invalidated laws in 48 states
Morse v. Fredrick 2007
Morse v. Fredrick Dealt with the Freedom of Speech, Press, and Assembly Does the school have a right to prohibit students from promoting the use of illegal drugs? Does the principal have immunity from litigation for disciplining Fredrick?
Presentation Summary: • Schenck v. United States-1919 • Freedom of Speech • Anti-WWI • Clear and Present Danger Clause • Debs v. United States-1919 • Freedom of Speech • Anti-WWI • Convicted because of Schenck v. United States • Texas v. Johnson-1989 • Freedom of Speech, Press, and Assembly • Allows citizens to burn the American flag • Morse v. Fredrick-2007 • “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” • Freedom of Speech, Press, and Assembly • Limited School Student’s Freedom of Speech
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