Morse v. Frederick

Text

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/06pdf/06-278.pdf

Holding

Public high school did not violate free speech clause by suspending student for displaying large sign with “BONG HiTS 4 JESUS” because sign promoted drug use.

Citation

551 U.S. 393

Year

Ratio

Author

Religious Tradition Involved

State/Territory of Origin

Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)

Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)

Local / State / Federal Legislation

Dissent Author(s)

Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court

Penultimate court of appeals

Penultimate court opinion citation

Frederick v. Morse, 439 F.3d 1114 (9th Cir. 2006), rev'd and remanded, 551 U.S. 393 (2007), and vacated, 499 F.3d 926 (9th Cir. 2007)

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