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Closing In on Term's End, High Court Rules in School Strip Search Case, 3 Others |
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Ruling in a case that struck a chord with families nationwide, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that the strip search of a middle school girl in pursuit of drugs was a violation of her Fourth Amendment right against improper search and seizure. The justices also issued rulings in a Sixth Amendment case concerning forensic evidence, a dispute regarding the adequacy of programs for English language learners and a maritime law matter. The Court indicated that Monday will be the final decision day of the term.
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