Mandatory Student Drug Testing
Donna Shea, Legal Director for NORML, writes to say that in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court today upheld mandatory drug testing for students who wish to participate in extracurricular activities. NORML had filed an amicus brief against extending the Court's previous ruling in favor of testing athletes to include students who wish to engage in extracurricular activities. Justice Thomas wrote the opinion for the Court. Justice Ginsburg wrote a scathing dissent. The text of the opinion is on the Supreme Court's website. Here are excerpts of the Court's ruling.
Reacting to the decision, NORML charges that while students are taught the Constitution, they are no longer protected by it.
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