1st Amendment and Free Speech/privacy

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Expert: - 6/15/2004


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Does there have to be a proven drug problem in a school in order for the administration to justify drug testing of students athletes or those involved in extra curriculars?

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According to the Supreme Court, no.  They have held that a school may condition participation in extra-curricular activities on voluntary submission to drug testing.  However, it has also held that students cannot be forced to submit to drug tests simply for going to school (which is required by law).

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Michael Troy

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I will answer general questions regarding freedom of speech, petition, or religion. I specialize in cases involving public employment or education, as well as issues related to campaign finance. But I can`t give specific legal advice involving specific cases you might have.

Experience

As an attorney for the Center for Individual Rights, I worked on a number of free speech cases, including Rosenberger v. Univ. of Virginia, in which the Supreme Court upheld my clients' right to run a student newspaper without discrimination because of its religious conent. I also worked on White v. Julian, which protected the right of people to protest against a homeless shelter in their neighborhood.

I also worked for the Federal Election Commission on several cases regarding the right to participate in the election process.

Organizations
Former Attorney for Center for Individual Rights.

Publications
Washington Post
Washington Times

Education/Credentials
J.D. from Univ. of Michigan Law School

Awards and Honors
Truman Scholar

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