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)