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Marbury v. Madison
1802-1803 |
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| Chief Justice John Marshall held that, although Marbury was entitled to the commission, the statute that was the basis of the particular remedy sought was unconstitutional because it gave the Supreme Court authority that was implicitly denied it by Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution. |
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| The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in favor of Johnson. The high court agreed that symbolic speech – no matter how offensive to some – is protected under the First Amendment. |
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| The Court held that prosecutors could not use statements stemming from custodial interrogation of defendants unless they demonstrated the use of procedural safeguards "effective to secure the privilege against self- incrimination." |
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Gideon v. Wainwright
1963 |
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| All people are allowed a lawyer in every case. |
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Plessy v. Ferguson
1896-1897 |
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| Justice Brown conceded that the 14th amendment intended to establish absolute equality for the races before the law. |
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Brown v. Board of Education
1952-1954 |
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| The Supreme Court said that it was not fair to have black and white students separated in different schools. |
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| The court, while not striking down Roe, limited its scope, permitting states greater latitude in regulating and restricting abortions. |
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| The Supreme Court explained that the interrogation process that Escobedo was placed under was biased and subjective. The verdict explained that the police department targeted Escobedo like he was the murderer and not as a suspect or a witness to the incident. |
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| The Supreme Court approved the principal's search and affirmed the decision that T.L.O. was a juvenile delinquent. |
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| The Supreme Court reversed Mapp's conviction. |
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