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Mapp v. Ohio
While searching Dollree Mapp's home, police officers found obscene materials and arrested her. The police officers never produced a search warrant. The Supreme Court agreed. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
Engel v. Vitale
In the New York school system, each day began with a prayer acknowledging dependence upon god. This act was challenged in court. Source: http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
Gideon v. Wainwright
Gideon was accused of a felony. Being indigent, he petitioned the judge to give him an attorney free of charge. The Supreme Court ruled in Gideon's favor. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
Miranda v. Arizona
Ernesto Miranda, after hours of interrogations, confessed to rape and kidnapping. At trial he stated that he was not advised of his rights to counsel and to remain silent. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
Terry v. Ohio
Observing Terry and other people acting suspiciously in front of a store. A police officer concluded that they might rob the store. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
Goss v. Lopez
9 students at an Ohio public school received 10-day suspensions for disruptive behavior. The Supreme Court ruled in the students favor. Students are entitled to certain due process rights. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
A teacher accused T.L.O. of smoking in the restroom. When she denied, the principal searched her purse and found cigarettes and marijuana paraphernalia. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
The principal of Hazelwood East High School edited 2 articles in the school paper The Spectrum he deemed inappropriate. The students argued that this violated their First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
Texas v. Johnson
To protest the rules of the Reagan Administration, Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag outside of the Dallas City Hall. He was arrested for this act. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks -
Roper v. Simmons
Mathew Simmons was sentenced to death for the murder of a woman when he was 17. It is cruel and unusual punishment to execute persons for crimes they committed under 18. Source:http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/supreme-court-landmarks
