Fortas defend the majority opinion that free speech in school is constitutionally protected by saying that such an expression isn't disruptive to ...
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“by arguing that First Amendment rights apply to both teachers and students” apex:)
by citing a similar case, West Virginia v. Barnette, in which the Court decided that students are not required to salute the flag (apex)
by arguing that First Amendment rights apply to both teachers and students. -apex
Flaws in the majority opinion
A majority opinion is the legal document that explains the legal reasoning behind a Supreme Court decision.
majority opinion
often a mixed decision with majority, dissenting, and even concurring opinions.
The Supreme Court must have a simple majority to render a decision in a case.