YOU’RE PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION 3 Times the First Amendment Saved the Day
The First Amendment prohibits laws from limiting the freedom of speech, religion, and expression. Throughout history, many Americans have been saved by this. Let’s take a look at some of these cases.
Supreme Court agreed with the parents — students still had the right to political free speech while on school property. If the school district wanted to justify why they expelled the students, they would have to prove how the armbands would harm the operation of the school. Although the school district feared the armbands would cause a disturbance, it wasn’t an actual interference.
interests didn’t outweigh the rights within the First Amendment.
CARTERV. ROBERTS
Deputy Sheriff Daniel Ray Carter Jr. was fired in 2009 by Sheriff B.J. Roberts because he liked a Facebook page of Roberts’ political rival. Carter sued Roberts in 2011, but the U.S. District Court ruled that the First Amendment didn’t protect Facebook “likes” because it didn’t involve actual statements. Then, the case was reviewed by the federal appeals court, and they ruled that “liking” a Facebook page of a campaign is the equiv - alent of putting a campaign sign in your yard, which is a constitutionally protected form of speech. Now, your “likes” are protected under federal law! If your First Amendment rights have been violated, please call Medlin Law for assis - tance. We can help you fight for your rights.
TINKERV. DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOLDISTRICT
In the ’60s, protests against the Vietnam War weren’t only popular in the streets of Washington, D.C., but also in school districts. In December 1965, several students planned to wear black armbands around their school to show their support for a truce in the VietnamWar, so a principal at a Des Moines, Iowa, school created a policy against it. If any student was found wearing an armband, they would be asked to remove it. If they refused, theywould be sent home. Mary Beth Tinker and Christopher Eckhardt wore their armbands to school and were expelled.
WOOLEYV. MAYNARD
In NewHampshire, all vehicles are required to have the state’s motto, “Live Free or Die” on the license plate. George Maynard found the motto to be against his religious and political beliefs. He covered up the motto on his license plate, and he was convicted of violating the law in 1976. The court stated that New Hampshire couldn’t constitutionally require citizens to display the state motto on their license plates, and they are allowed to cover up part or all of the motto. They also said the state’s
Their parents sued the school district for violating their children’s rights. The
Chicken With Lemon Herb Sauce
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1/3 cup and 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 4 boneless chicken breasts 1 clove of garlic, minced
1. Preheat oven to 450 F. 2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. 3. Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired and sear it in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side. Bake chicken until its internal temperature is 165 F. 4. In a blender, add 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, parsley, mint, pepper, and lemon zest and juice and blend ingredients until coarsely mixed. 5. Top chicken with sauce and serve!
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup parsley, chopped
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1/3 cup mint, chopped
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1 1/2 tsp pepper
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1 lemon, for juice and zest
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