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Court struck down the "Seperate but equal" doctrine established by Plessy V. Ferguson (1896). This case led to the racial integration of America's schools.
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The Court decided that poor defendants must be provided legal counsel free of charge.
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The Court ruled that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning (Miranda Rights).
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The decison ruled that not even the President is above the law.
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Court upheld state law that gave veterans preferential employment status over non-veterans.
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Court struck down a Texas law denying K-12 education to illegal immigrant children.
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This decision holds that even offensive speech (flag burning) is protected by the First Amendment.
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Court decided that federal funds cannot be used to support a school (VMI) that practices sex-based discrimination.
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Court ruled that since public libraries received federal funds, Congres can mandate web-filtering software on library computers.
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Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) ruled unconstitutional and the federal government must recognize same-sex marriages that have been approved by the states