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4th, 5th, 6th Amendments

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Federal Government

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In this case, the court established the clear &

present danger rule.

Schenck v. US

Court ruled that flag burning was protected by

the 1st Amendment.

Texas. Johnson

Court ruled prior censorship was

unconstitutional.

NY Times v. US

Court ruled a certain group’s rights could be limited during times of

war.

Korematsu v. US

Court ruled that federal government could enforce desegregation under Civil

Rights Act of 1964 (includes busing)

Swann v Charlotte Mecklenburg

Court ruled against affirmative action, but did

not overturn it.

University of California v. Bakke

Court ruled that slaves could not sue for

freedom. Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.Dred Scott v. Sanford

Court ruled “separate but equal” was

Constitutional, led to an increase in segregation.

Plessy v. Ferguson

Court overturned Plessy; separate but equal unconstitutional.

Brown v. Board of Education

Court ruled that businesses could not discriminate

against black customers. Federal Government power over interstate commerce.

Heart of Atlanta Motel v US

Court ruled principal could edit newspaper.

Limited students 1st Amendment rights.

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

Court established reasonable suspicion rule

for school searches; limited 4th Amendment

rights.New Jersey v. T.L.O.

Court ruled school prayer was unconstitutional.

Engel v. Vitale

Court ruled schools must show a disruption to the learning environment to

limit 1st Amendment rights.

(Freedom of Expression)Tinker v. Des Moines

Court ruled schools must show a disruption to the learning environment to

limit 1st Amendment rights. (Freedom of Speech)

Bethel School District v Fraser

Ruled that states could protect women with proper justification.

Muller v. Oregon

Ruled that states could not ban abortion during

1st trimester.

Roe v. Wade

Ruled that states did not have to provide public money for abortions.

Webster v. Reproductive Health Services

Court ruled the death penalty was not a

violation of the 8th & 14th Amendments.

Gregg v Georgia

Court ruled the death penalty was a violation

of the 8th & 14th Amendments.

Furman v Georgia

Ruled that illegal evidence could not be

used in court.

Mapp v. Ohio

Ruled that illegal confessions could not be

used in court.

Escobedo v. Illinois

Ruled that indigent defendants had to be provided counsel by

states in felony cases.

Gideon v. Wainwright

Ruled that police must inform suspects of their

rights prior to questioning.

Miranda v. Arizona

Court ruled that juveniles are entitled to the same 5th & 6th Amendment rights as

adults.

In re Gault

Ruled that states could not tax the federal

government.

McCulloch v. Maryland

Strengthened the federal government power over

interstate commerce.

Gibbons v. Ogden

Ruled that executive privilege existed, but did

not apply in this case.

US v. Nixon

Established the power of judicial review.

Marbury v. Madison

Ruled that state legislatures had to be

based on population. 1 person = 1 vote.

Reynolds v. Sims