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Brown v. Board of Education

Ruled that 'separate but equal' schools are inherently unequal, violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

Boynton v. Virginia

Ruled that segregation in public transportation facilities involved in interstate commerce violated the Interstate Commerce Act.

Mapp v. Ohio

Evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be used in state courts.

Engel v. Vitale

Banned official recitation of prayers in public schools, violating the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

Gideon v. Wainwright

States must provide an attorney to defendants in criminal cases who cannot afford one, under the Sixth Amendment.

Abington School District v. Schempp

School-sponsored Bible readings and recitation of the Lord’s Prayer violated the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause.

Escobedo v. Illinois

Suspects have a right to an attorney during police questioning once the investigation begins to focus on them.

Miranda v. Arizona

Suspects must be informed of their rights before interrogation, establishing 'Miranda rights'.

Loving v. Virginia

State bans on interracial marriage violated the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the 14th Amendment.