Conservative Justices prevail in interpreting the Second Amendment. The ruling determined D.C.’s gun control laws were unconstitutional.
Marbury v. Madison gave the Supreme Court power to overrule Congress, which has lasted over two centuries. But ironically, the Court was powerless in resolving the problem at hand.
Individuals in police custody must be told their 5th Amendment rights before interrogation, or the evidence is not valid in court.
The important civil rights case declaring segregation illegal.
Remember when the Supreme Court declared that corporations get First Amendment protections? Recall the controversial Citizens United case of 2010.
The end of the Civil War gave way to the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments. See how they influenced civil rights by looking at important Supreme Court decisions.
The Supreme Court ruled on the historical Roe v Wade case in 1973. The ruling deemed access to safe, legal abortion was a fundamental right under the US Constitution. But, when can the state ban abortions because of a concern for prenatal life? Check out our latest post and explainer infographic for details.
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