Humanities Homework Help

Examine and summarize the case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District. In your paper explain the background of the case, the progression of the case to the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court’s decision and justification for the ruling as it relates to State control over schools. Compare and contrast the decisions of the various courts and how the case progressed. What might be a similar situation today? Why is this considered such an important case? Your paper should be 3-5 pages in length.

The case can be found here:

Tinker v. Des Moines

https://www.oyez.org/cases/1968/21

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/393/503#writing-USSC_CR_0393_0503_ZS