Landmark Supreme Court Cases by Larmond, Denasia S - 0948074

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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Can the Court issue court orders and can the Court rule on the cases and their constitutionality?

Establish judicial review- the ability to review laws, cases, decisions, etc and judge their constitutionality.

Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)

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Are blacks citizens of the U.S. (free or enslaved) and if a slaves moves to a free state does the make them free?

This case caused a storm of controversy and helped lead the Civil War.

Plessy v. Ferguson(1896)

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14th amendment rights(Equal Protection Clause)

Establish SEPARATE BUT EQUAL doctrine. As a result, southern states strengthened segregation laws.

Brown v. Board of Education(1954)

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Brown claimed her 14th Amendment rights( Equal Protection Clause) had been violated because she was denied the right to equal protection.

This case ENDED segregation. It was the beginning of the end of Jim Crow laws in the South.

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

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6th Amendment right to an attorney.

Established “The Gideon Rule”: guarantees counsel/attorney/ lawyer to all poor persons facing a felony charge.

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

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Had not received a warning or legal council to guide his decision to confess(5th and 6th amendments)

All suspects must be forewarned that they have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

In re Gault (1967)

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14th amendment right( due process clause)

Guarantees the same due process rights for juveniles as adults.

U.S v. Nixon (1974)

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Does executive privilege excuse the president from turning over documents needed as evidence in criminal proceedings

Decisions proved that even the president is not above the law “Rule of Law.”

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

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1st amendment

Ruled that school newspapers are sponsored by the school and articles not directly reflecting the views of the school for learning purposes can be debated.