Johansen v.
United States (1952) established the "facially legitimate and bona fide" standard for evaluating the government's decisions to deny entry to aliens based on their political beliefs.
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Mandel v.
United States (1972) reaffirmed the "facially legitimate and bona fide" standard from Johansen, ruling that the government's denial of a visa to a Marxist scholar did not violate the First Amendment rights of those who sought to hear his views.
Korematsu v.
United States (1944) upheld the constitutionality of the government's internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, a decision that has since been widely criticized as a grave injustice.
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co.
v.
Sawyer (1952) limited the President's power, ruling that President Truman exceeded his authority by seizing steel mills during the Korean War.
United States v.
Nixon (1974) compelled President Nixon to comply with a subpoena and turn over the Watergate tapes, a landmark decision affirming the checks on presidential power.
Marbury v.
Madison (1803) established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review, allowing it to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
Brown v.
Board of Education (1954) overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine of Plessy v.
Ferguson (1896), declaring state-sponsored racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Gideon v.
Wainwright (1963) guaranteed the right to counsel for criminal defendants who cannot afford a lawyer, a crucial protection for the accused.
Obergefell v.
Hodges (2015) legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, a landmark civil rights victory for the LGBTQ+ community.
Miranda v.
Arizona (1966) established the Miranda warning, requiring police to inform suspects of their constitutional rights before interrogation.
United States v.
Nixon (1974) and Nixon v.
United States (1993) both involved challenges to presidential power, with the former compelling Nixon to turn over the Watergate tapes and the latter upholding the Senate's power to try impeachment cases.
Roe v.
Wade (1973) and Dobbs v.
Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) represent the shifting legal landscape surrounding the right to abortion in the United States.
District of Columbia v.
Heller (2008) and McDonald v.
City of Chicago (2010) affirmed the individual right to bear arms under the Second Amendment, while other cases have grappled with the scope of gun regulations.
Shelby County v.
Holder (2013) struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, sparking ongoing debates about voter suppression and the protection of voting rights.
National Federation of Independent Business v.
Department of Labor (2022) limited the federal government's ability to impose vaccine mandates, reflecting the complex interplay between public health and individual liberties.
Boumediene v.
Bush (2008) granted the right of habeas corpus to detainees at the Guantanamo Bay military prison, a landmark decision concerning the rights of individuals held by the government.
Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission (2010) and Janus v.
AFSCME (2018) have had significant impacts on campaign finance and union membership, respectively, shaping the political landscape.
Trump v.
Hawaii (2018) upheld the President's authority to impose travel restrictions on certain predominantly Muslim countries, sparking debates about national security, immigration, and civil liberties.
Whole Woman's Health v.
Hellerstedt (2016) and June Medical Services L.L.C.
v.
Russo (2020) addressed the constitutionality of state laws regulating abortion providers, illustrating the ongoing legal battles surrounding reproductive rights.
Masterpiece Cakeshop v.
Colorado Civil Rights Commission (2018) and Fulton v.
City of Philadelphia (2021) explored the intersection of religious freedom and anti-discrimination laws, highlighting the complex balancing act between individual rights and societal interests.