U.S. Supreme Moot Court
A.L.K., a minor, et al. v. Kimbert Kaukl and River Valley School Board, et al.March 2010 / U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C.
On the docket:
A.L.K. v. Kaukl
A Wisconsin public school principal disallows a school chapter of the Gay-Straight Alliance from marching in the annual homecoming parade. When one student takes it upon herself to march anyway, she is disciplined. Is this a case of freedom of speech and equal protection under the law or an simple act of noncompliance worthy of suspension?Use the following links help you develop your arguments and questions-
General Supreme Court and Precedent Links-
Oyez, Supreme Court Multimedia
Findlaw
Landmark Cases
FedWorld
First Amendment Center
Applicable State Law-
Wisconsin Law-
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
River Valley School District Policy-
River Valley Schools Policy Manual
Supplementary Links on Case Content-
Gay-Straight Alliance
Gay-Straight Alliance Network
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions
Explanation of Qualified Immunity
Comments to the author: Mr. Jason Hollenberger
Law
River Valley High School
Mr. Hollenberger(7/14/09 jph)