How does fortas defend the majority decision that free speech in school is constitutionally protected?

a. by saying that school disturbances due to freedom of expression are a big problem, but not in this case
b. by arguing that first amendment rights apply to both teachers and students
c. by explaining that the rights of those in a school are determined by the state
d. by arguing that while at school, teachers have more constitutional rights than students do

(A)By saying that school disturbances due to freedom of expression are a big problem, but not in this case.

Further Explanations:

Abraham Fortas an American Jurist and Lawyer, served as an "Associate Justice of Supreme Court" from 1965 to 1969. Being a native of Memphis, Tennessee, he chose the profession of "Law Professor" at Yale University and also served as the advisor of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

During 1968, Fortas appeal the court to accept the Case of "Little Rock Central High School" teacher who was challenging the Arkansas' anti-evolution Law along with the Support of states teacher Union spite of ruling in favor of Epperson, Supreme Court overruled the decision. It was after the initial hearing Court reserved the decision again and defended it as free speech constitutional right.

He was praised for his work and his portrait was placed in Yale Law School by an unwritten by a Unanimous donor.

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Answer Details

Grade: High School

Subject: History

Topic:Abraham Fortas

Keywords:Abraham Fortas, jurist, Lawyer, Associate Justice, Supreme Court, Memphis, Tennessee, Law Professor, Yale University, Arkansas, anti-evolution Law, Epperson, Supreme Court

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