In the annals of American legal history, the year 1792 stands as a precursor to a long-standing tradition of constitutional adjudication, marked by the very first U.S. Supreme Court case, West v. Barnes (1791).
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Marbury, Brown, Gideon, Miranda and six more decisions that shaped American law, and what the Court did to Roe and Chevron.
Landmark Cases
From a Maryland tax on a bank branch to the Affordable Care Act, ten Supreme Court cases on where federal power ends and state power begins.
Federal v. State
Eight sentences from Supreme Court opinions that are quoted far beyond their cases, each checked against the opinion's own text.
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From a Memphis doctor who wrote 4,000 morphine prescriptions at fifty cents each to a pregnant patient's urine test: how the Supreme Court has drawn the line between medicine and crime.
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From Roe to Dobbs: how the Court recognized, restricted and then ended the constitutional right, in five decisions.
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The office of the U.S. President is one of profound influence and responsibility. The Constitution outlines basic qualifications for individuals seeking this position. However, nuances, challenges, and interpretations have prompted the U.S. Supreme Court to step in on occasions.
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The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing the freedoms of speech, religion, and the press, is a cornerstone of American democracy. Over the years, numerous cases have come before the U.S. Supreme Court, further defining these rights. Here are 12 landmark cases you should know.
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Landmark decisions from the Court have had lasting impact on everything from civil rights and criminal justice to commerce and privacy. Here, we explore 12 landmark cases that have indelibly influenced American society.
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