Justin, a high school sophomore, believes strongly in the freedom to express himself—both at school and in other areas of his life. In order to spread his beliefs with others at his school, he created a small publication—which he printed on his own computer and posted to his own website—and passed around to the students at his high school. He also kept several copies in both his backpack and his school locker. Justin’s publication was not a ‘harmful’ publication. Instead, it promoted the free sharing of ideas to everyone, the protection of natural resources in the area, and the peaceful acceptance of different ways of life. It had no references to anyone at the school, but it did make references to local public officials. Justin’s information was accurate and impartial—and verifiable through legitimate sources. The officials at his school—principal, superintendent, school board—felt Justin’s publication was distracting students during the school day. They searched Justin’s locker and backpack and seized the publications. The principal suspended Justin for three days and threatened expulsion if he continued to pass the publication out to people at school. They said he was interfering with the school’s order. Justin—along with his friends, family, and most of his teachers—felt differently. Justin had a decision to make. He could continue to operate his publication and website, keeping the hard copies out of the school, or he could protest, stating that his Constitutional rights had been violated. What should Justin do? Why? This unit focuses on the rights that Justin and all United States citizens enjoy.