Freedom of the Press Clause: Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier Excerpts

Why did the Founders include freedom of the press in the First Amendment? In our new Close Read, Josh Schmid is joined by Josh Dunn, Professor of Political Science at the University of Colorado, to explore the Supreme Court Case of Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier and how it defines free press. Do the First Amendment’s protections for freedom of the press apply to student journalism in school-sponsored newspapers?

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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
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About Dr. Joshua Dunn:
Joshua Dunn is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Director of the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He has research and teaching interests in public law, education policy, and political theory. His books include "Complex Justice: The Case of Missouri v. Jenkins," "From Schoolhouse to Courthouse: The Judiciary's Role in American Education," and "Passing on the Right: Conservative Professors in the Progressive University."

About the Bill of Rights Institute:

Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.

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