Supreme Court decisions today - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Roe v. Wade (1973) - The Supreme Court upheld a woman's right to have an abortion in this landmark case, ruling that a state law banning abortion was unconstitutional.
- 2. Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - The Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson.
- 3. Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) - The Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, ruling that states cannot ban same-sex couples from marrying.
- 4. Citizens United v. FEC (2010) - The Court ruled that corporations and unions have the same free speech rights as individuals, allowing them to spend unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns.
- 5. Bush v. Gore (2000) - The Court effectively ended the recount in Florida during the 2000 presidential election, handing the presidency to George W. Bush.
- 6. Miranda v. Arizona (1966) - The Court ruled that suspects must be informed of their rights before being interrogated, leading to the famous Miranda warning.
- 7. United States v. Nixon (1974) - The Court ordered President Richard Nixon to turn over the Watergate tapes, leading to his resignation.
- 8. Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) - The Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, ruling that states cannot ban same-sex couples from marrying.
- 9. Shelby County v. Holder (2013) - The Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, freeing states with a history of discrimination from federal oversight.
- 10. Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission (2018) - The Court ruled in favor of a baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, citing his religious beliefs.