Analyzing Justice Abe Fortas Justice Hugo Black

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Justice Abe Fortas believes certain kinds of speech should not be prohibited within an educational setting .Hugo black argues that one should not demonstrate when he pleases and where he pleases. Justice Abe Fortes argues that certain kinds of speech should not be prohibited within an educational setting. In the story there was plenty of points one is ,” The prohibition of expression of one particular opinion….is not constitutionally permissible.”(Paragraph 8) The next important one talk about the student’s rights and it says,” A students rights, therefore, do not embrace merely classroom hours …….he mat express his opinions, even on controversional subjects…..” The next important quote from the story talks freedom of expression and it says,”In our system undifferented fear or apprehension of disturbance is not enough to overcome the right to freedom of expression.” (Paragraph 4 ) Also he points out the protection of constitutional freedom and he said,” The oigilant protection of constitutional freedoms is nowhere more vital than in the …show more content…

Cox v. Louisiana is his court case and the court case makes a valid point. Justice Black expresses concern that the courts making decisions versus the officials. He mentions this three times in his dissenting opinion, but does not support the idea with evidence nor does he provide ramifications for courts making decisions . Justice Hugo Black made his court case valid but he didn’t give enough support and evidence to back up the court case . In both stories they give their evidence and there court cases. Hugo has his courtcase but doesn’t really support and give enough evidence to back up everything. Abe fortes argues certain kinds of speech should not be prohibited within an educational setting and backs it up from other cour