court cases

warren court

Chief Justice earl warren, known for civil rights

Engel v. Vitale

declared bible reading in public schools unconstitutional

Tinker v. Des Moines

established constitutional rights of students in public schools

baker v carr

legislative districts must be roughly equal to population, "one [person, one vote"

miranda v arizona

suspects must be informed of their rights

mapp v ohio

evidence obtained illegally without a warrant cannot be used in court

gideon v wainwright

states must provide an attorney to those who cannot afford one

escobedo v illinois

defendants have a right to a lawyer during interrogations