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Free Speech And Students' Rights In Mississippi Public Schools: Exploring Off-Campus Speech, Diala Husni Chaney

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This case study uses qualitative interviews with building-level principals in Mississippi public high schools along with document analysis to construct standardized policy language for Mississippi School Districts to adopt in order to aid administrators when handling issues involving student off-campus speech. This study rests upon the idea that free speech, and what constitutes free speech, has been and always will be a problem within society, especially with regard to speech used within public schools.

The consensus among researchers is certain types of speech are protected by the First Amendment, while other types of speech are not. By further delving into …

The Supreme Court, The Establishment Clause, And The First Amendment., William Lorigan 1976-

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the faiths of select Founding Fathers, the religious context of their time, and six Supreme Court decisions concerning religion, to highlight the inconsistencies found within the Supreme Court's jurisprudence covering cases concerning religion. Through an examination of the religious practices of the Founding Fathers, it became evident that their views on religion, and how religion should be observed, were as diverse as they were. An examination of the Supreme Court's jurisprudence concerning religion reflects a very confusing and inconsistent application of the First Amendment, including the Court's inability to formulate a test that can be consistently applied …

Opposing Interests: How Wikileaks Forces A Redrawing Of The Battle Lines Between The First Amendment And National Security, Brian Mitchell Perkins

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The mainstream press and the United States government have found harmony in the still relatively undefined rules regarding the balance between national security and free press. While the government tried a handful of individuals and groups under the Espionage Act in the early 20th century, the press has avoided such trials. Even during the Pentagon Papers case, the government only sought an injunction against publication, which was ultimately not supported by the Supreme Court of the United States. The 21st century presents a new set of challenges for this unwritten peace. Wikileaks may be the proverbial guinea pig in determining …