Under the Law: Every vote counts — and one vote can make an historic difference

Abstract

Many of the most significant U.S. Supreme Court decisions have been decided by just one vote, and these cases hold just as much weight as cases with a unanimous verdict. Julie Underwood provides an overview of some landmark 5-4 decisions with massive implications for K-12 schools in the areas of funding, censorship, desegregation, drug testing, and free speech.