SUPREME COURT CASES Other Cases Civil Rights (1) Student Rights Civil Rights (2) th, 5 th, 6 th Amendments Federal Government Powers 12345

In this case, the court established the clear & present danger rule. Schenck v. US

Court ruled that flag burning was protected by the 1 st 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 1 st Amendment rights. Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

Court established reasonable suspicion rule for school searches; limited 4 th 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 1 st Amendment rights. (Freedom of Expression) Tinker v. Des Moines

Court ruled schools must show a disruption to the learning environment to limit 1 st 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 1 st 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 8 th & 14 th Amendments. Gregg v Georgia

Court ruled the death penalty was a violation of the 8 th & 14 th 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 5 th & 6 th 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