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Brown V. Board of Education of Topeka, KS
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. -
Gideon V. Wainwright
The Court decided that poor defendants must be provided legal counsel free of charge. -
Miranda V. Arizona
The Court ruled that police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning (Miranda Rights). -
U.S. V. Nixon
The decison ruled that not even the President is above the law. -
Personnel Administrator of Mass V. Feeney
Court upheld state law that gave veterans preferential employment status over non-veterans. -
Plyler V. Doe
Court struck down a Texas law denying K-12 education to illegal immigrant children. -
Texas V. Johnson
This decision holds that even offensive speech (flag burning) is protected by the First Amendment. -
U.S. V. Virginia
Court decided that federal funds cannot be used to support a school (VMI) that practices sex-based discrimination. -
U.S. V. American Library Association
Court ruled that since public libraries received federal funds, Congres can mandate web-filtering software on library computers. -
United States V. Windsor
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) ruled unconstitutional and the federal government must recognize same-sex marriages that have been approved by the states