Tinker v. Des Moines: Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Tinker in this case.
In Tinker v. Des Moines, 393, U.S., 503 (1969), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 against the school and in favor of the students wearing the armbands, provided their actions or speech do not interfere with school work or the rights of others in the classroom.

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