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Free Speech in Middle Schools: Breast Cancer Awareness Stirs Debate Juvenile Corner

Author: Staff Editors.

Source: Volume 16, Number 06, March/April 2015 , pp.88-88(1)

Abstract:

Silicone bracelets of assorted colors emblazoned with “I <> Boobies! (KEEP A BREAST)” and “Check Yourself! KEEP A BREAST.” specifically aimed at educating young women about breast cancer are banned by school officials but when the girls kept the bracelets and defied the ban punishment and legal action ensued.

Keywords: Bethel School District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986); Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, 393 U.S. 503 (1969); Morse v. Frederick, 551 U.S. 393, 127 S.Ct. 2618, 168 L.Ed.2d 290 (2007)

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