Constitutional Foundations and Judicial Power: Holdings

Marbury v. Madison

Congress does not have to power to pass laws that override the Constitution, such as by expanding the scope of SCOTUS jurisdiction

McCullock v. Maryland

Congress has implied powers under the Necessary and Proper clause, including the right to establish a national bank.

Gibbons v. Odgen

Unanimous ruling for Gibbons-Commerce Clause and Supremacy Clause meant that the monopoly granted by NY state was void.

Barron v. Baltimore

The Court ruled unanimously that the Bill of Rights does not apply to state or local governments.

Ex parte Milligan

Unanimous decision for Milligan—Civilians cannot be tried by presidentially created military commissions when the civil courts are still in operation.