The Story Behind Tinker v Des Moines

On this episode of The Case for Liberty, we’re bringing you a special presentation from the Supreme Court Historical Society.

Kelly Shackelford, First Liberty’s President and CEO tells the story of the landmark decision of Tinker v Des Moines on its anniversary at the Supreme Court.

He’ll share the story of Tinker family in full and explain why this case is so foundational in protecting our freedoms.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

5:17 SCOTUS Historical Society Intro

8:10 Justice Alito Intro

11:33 The Lecture Begins