New York Times v. US
Eliminated prior restraint. protected freedom of the press by allowing the New York Times to publish the "Pentagon Papers" despite the Justice Department's order to restrict it.
Tinker v. Des Moines
Shneck v. US
freedom of speech is not absolute; free speech could be limited if its exercise presented a "clear and present danger."
Shaw v. Reno
The Court ruled that although it was a legitimate goal for state legislatures to take race into account when they draw electoral districts in order to increase the voting strength of minorities, they may not make race the sole reason for drawing district lines.
Engel v. Vitale
Gun Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce.
Gideon v. Wainwright
A person who cannot afford an attorney may have one appointed by the government
McCulloch v. Maryland
This case establishes the Supreme Court's power of Judicial Review
"one man one vote". created guidelines for drawing up congresional districts and guaranteed a more equitable system of representation to the citizens of each state
McDonald v. Chicago
Incorporated the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms to the states
Brown v. Board of Education
overruled Plessy v. Ferguson, declared that racially segregated facilities are inherently unequal, and ordered all public schools desegregated.
Citizens United v. FEC
Wisconsin v. Yoder
Amish do not have to attend school after 8th grade - right to freedom of expression
Roe v. Wade
