Apush Court Cases

Brown v. Board of Education

Ruled that segregating children in public schools based on race was unconstitutional, overturning the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Plessy v. Ferguson

Established the principle of 'separate but equal,' legalizing segregation across the United States.

Dred Scott v. Sanford

Ruled that African Americans could not be citizens and were not entitled to sue or freedom.

Marbury v. Madison

Established the principle of judicial review.

Worcester v. Georgia

Addressed the constitutionality of the Indian Removal Act.

Korematsu v. United States

Permitted the continued internment of Japanese Americans during WWII.

McCullough v. Maryland

Related to implied powers and the supremacy clause, specifically involving the National Bank.

Miranda v. Arizona

Protected the rights of individuals against self-incrimination.

Schenck v. United States

Held that the passage of the Espionage Act did not violate the First Amendment.

Regents of University of California v. Bakke

Affirmed the right to affirmative action while banning the use of racial quotas.

Roe v. Wade

Established the right to privacy in relation to abortion.

Loving v. Virginia

Allowed interracial marriage.