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The Revolution in Search and Seizure: How New Law Is Being Made Every Day.
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Daly, Joseph L. – Update on Law-Related Education, 1985
The Fourth Amendment search and seizure law is one of the most technical and difficult areas in all of law to understand. Some Fourth Amendment Supreme Court cases are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
Should Students Have Rights?
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Cover, Marilyn – Update on Law-Related Education, 1985
How the law deals with the question of "Should students have rights in school?" is examined. One specific area of possible rights in schools--the question of searches of students by school officials--is discussed in depth. (RM)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts
A Supreme Court Case Preview. Does the Fourth Amendment Belong in School?
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Repa, Barbara Kate; Daly, Joseph L. – Social Education, 1985
In New Jersey v. T.L.O., a case argued in 1984, the Supreme Court was asked to decide whether incriminating evidence found by a school assistant princial during the search of a student's purse can be used in a criminal trial. Issues, facts, background, and arguments of the case are provided. (RM)
Descriptors: Civics, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Instructional Materials
The High Court Goes to School and Finds Itself Immersed in Gay Rights, Student Searches and Renewed Controversy over Religion in the Schools.
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Hayman, Robert; Kassouf, George – Update on Law-Related Education, 1985
The Supreme Court ruling that public school officials can search a student is examined. Two upcoming Supreme Court cases regarding whether a school board can refuse to hire a homosexual teacher and the constitutionality of an Alabama law that allows for a minute of silence for voluntary prayer or meditation are also discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Homosexuality