City of Grants Pass v. Johnson: Supreme Court Ruling on Homelessness
The Supreme Court has ruled cities can ban camping in public spaces—even when no shelter is available—reshaping homelessness policy and expanding local authority nationwide.
Eisenstadt v. Baird: Expanding Contraception Rights for All
Explore how Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972) expanded the right to contraception beyond married couples, advancing privacy, equality, and reproductive rights in a landmark Supreme Court decision.
Milliken v. Bradley: Supreme Court Limits School Desegregation Efforts
Discover how Milliken v. Bradley limited federal power to integrate schools across district lines, reinforced local control, and shaped the ongoing struggle for educational equity in America.
Jarkesy v. SEC: Supreme Court Limits In-House Penalties
Explore how the Supreme Court’s SEC v. Jarkesy decision reshapes agency enforcement by requiring jury trials for civil penalties, impacting the SEC and federal administrative law nationwide.
Branzburg v. Hayes: Supreme Court Limits Press Shield Rights
Explore how Branzburg v. Hayes shaped press freedom by ruling that journalists must testify before grand juries, sparking nationwide debates and varied state shield laws.
Wallace v. Jaffree: Supreme Court Ruling on School Prayer Law
Discover how Wallace v. Jaffree (1985) shaped the separation of church and state in public schools, setting key limits on religious activities under the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause.
Johnson v. McIntosh: Landmark Case Defining Native Land Rights
Discover how Johnson v. McIntosh (1823) shaped federal Indian law, restricted private land purchases from Native tribes, and influenced the legal landscape of Native American property rights.
Garland v. Cargill: Supreme Court Rules on Bump Stock Ban
Explore how the Supreme Court’s Garland v. Cargill decision struck down the federal bump stock ban, redefining agency power and reshaping firearm regulation across the nation.
Adkins v. Children's Hospital: Supreme Court and Minimum Wage Law
Explore how Adkins v. Children's Hospital shaped labor law by striking down minimum wage protections for women, marking a turning point in the Supreme Court's approach to economic regulation.
Ramos v. Louisiana: Supreme Court Ends Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts
Discover how the Supreme Court’s Ramos v. Louisiana ruling transformed jury trial requirements, its impact on fairness and past convictions, and why it’s a turning point in American criminal justice.
Vernonia v. Acton: Supreme Court Ruling on School Drug Testing
Explore how Vernonia v. Acton shaped student privacy rights and allowed public schools to conduct random drug testing on athletes, balancing safety concerns with constitutional protections.
Cohens v. Virginia: Supreme Court Authority Over State Laws
Discover how Cohens v. Virginia (1821) affirmed the Supreme Court’s power to review state court decisions in federal constitutional matters, shaping the balance between state and federal authority in American law.
Penn v. Mimms: Supreme Court Ruling on Police Authority and Rights
Explore how Pennsylvania v. Mimms transformed police authority during traffic stops, reshaped Fourth Amendment rights, and continues to fuel debates over civil liberties and officer safety.
Wolf v. Colorado: Fourth Amendment Limits and State Court Evidence
Discover how Wolf v. Colorado shaped Fourth Amendment rights, created a divide in criminal procedures, and set the stage for the landmark Mapp v. Ohio decision that transformed evidence rules nationwide.
Kolender v. Lawson: Supreme Court Limits Police Discretion
Explore how Kolender v. Lawson reshaped police authority and protected civil liberties by striking down vague laws that enabled arbitrary stops and discrimination.
Prigg v. Pennsylvania: Supreme Court Ruling on States’ Rights and Slavery
Discover how the Supreme Court’s Prigg v. Pennsylvania decision shaped federal supremacy, states’ rights, and rising tensions over slavery before the Civil War.
Martin v. Hunter's Lessee: Establishing Supreme Court Authority Over States
Discover how Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee (1816) established the Supreme Court’s power to review state court decisions on federal law, cementing federal supremacy and shaping the American legal system.
Minor v. Happersett: Supreme Court Ruling on Women’s Suffrage Rights
Explore how Minor v. Happersett (1875) shaped women’s voting rights, limited the Fourteenth Amendment’s reach, and set the stage for the Nineteenth Amendment and the modern suffrage movement.
Illinois v. Gates: Redefining Probable Cause Under the Fourth Amendment
Discover how Illinois v. Gates transformed Fourth Amendment law by replacing the strict Aguilar-Spinelli test with a flexible “totality of the circumstances” standard for search warrants based on informant tips.
Hawkins v. McGee: Defining Expectation Damages in Contract Law
Explore the landmark Hawkins v. McGee case to understand how contract law measures damages and holds professionals accountable for explicit promises, especially in medical contexts.
Printz v. United States: Supreme Court Limits Federal Power Over States
Discover how Printz v. United States reshaped federalism by ruling that the federal government cannot force state officials to enforce federal laws, setting key limits on congressional power over the states.
US v. Windsor: Supreme Court Ruling That Changed Marriage Equality
Explore how United States v. Windsor (2013) overturned DOMA’s section 3, forcing federal recognition of same-sex marriages and reshaping the fight for marriage equality in America.
Stone v. Graham: Supreme Court Ruling on Religion in Public Schools
Explore how the Supreme Court’s Stone v. Graham (1980) decision shaped the separation of church and state by ruling that posting the Ten Commandments in public schools violates the Establishment Clause.
Bethel School District v. Fraser: Defining Student Free Speech Rights
Explore how Bethel School District v. Fraser shaped student free speech rights, allowing schools to regulate lewd or indecent language while balancing the First Amendment in public education settings.
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