Under what circumstances would the protest of the students in Tinker v. Des Moines be deemed unprotected speech?

if their action had clearly threatened order and safety

if their action had supported an unpopular opinion

if their action had not been political

if their action had promoted an artistic endeavor

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2 September, 23:45

Under what circumstances would the protest of the students in Tinker v. Des Moines be deemed unprotected speech?

if their action had clearly threatened order and safety

if their action had supported an unpopular opinion

if their action had not been political

if their action had promoted an artistic endeavor

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Petie · Answer 1

The correct answer is if their action had clearly threatened order and safety

Threatening order and safety of spreading hate speech is unprotected speech and is forbidden. All other things are even encouraged.

Gams · Answer 2

The correct answer is if their action had clearly threatened order and safety.

Freedom of speech and the freedom to protest are not protected by the first amendment when it brings danger to American society. This is a result of a Supreme Court ruling that established the "clear and present danger" test. If the speech/protest presents a "clear and present danger" to other citizens, then it is considered illegal and can be stopped.