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New Jersey v. TLO (1985)
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- Last updated: April 4, 2024
- Grade level: High School (9-12)
- Theme(s): Due Process and Rights of the Accused, Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
- Issue Area(s): Search and Police Procedures, Students' Rights
- U.S. Supreme Court: LandmarkCases.org Case
- U.S. Constitution: 4th Amendment
This landmark case from 1985 tackled the following question: Is it constitutional under the Fourth Amendment for a school official to search a student if there is a reasonable belief that a student is committing a crime or breaking a school rule?
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