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McCulloch vs Maryland

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McCulloch vs Maryland

established national bank in Maryland, Maryland taxes bank. national bank is constitutional, and cannot be taxed.

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US vs Lopes

gun free zone act of 1990 (guns should not be around schools because it will affect commerce; it will bring violence). decided that commerce clause cannot be used to restrict guns; unconstitutional.

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Engle vs Vitale

voluntary prayer at school over the intercom (non-specific prayer); cannot pray in a public school, violates establishment clause (no law respecting establishment of religion).

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Wisconsin vs Yoder

amish communities do not want to educate child after 14 yrs. constitutional, protects religious culture.

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NYT vs US

NYT claimed false statements about sheriff during southern boycott; found no malice, so media can write whatever they want as long as it doesn't lie on purpose. (freedom of press)

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Schenk vs US

WW1, clear and present danger: guy handing out "dodge the draft", violates espionage act of 1917 because it creates clear and present danger. (freedom of speech)

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Citizens United vs Federal Elections Commission

you cannot spend unlimited amounts of money on political advertisement for elections; unconstitutional because it limits speech. (freedom of speech)

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McDonald vs Chicago

Chicago banned handguns, McDonald sues, violation of second amendment.

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Gideon vs Wainwright

write to counsel, all people have the right to counsel.

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Brown vs Board

Overturned Plessy vs Ferguson, separate but equal is NOT equal.

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Roe vs Wade

abortion is constitutional under right to privacy.

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Baker vs Carr

Gerrymandering: it is constitutional and cases can be heard. (one person one vote)

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Shaw vs Reno

cannot gerrymander solely on race.

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Marbury vs Madison

can branches really decide how other branches should work? yes. (Federalist 78)

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