Supreme Court Cases

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Established the "Separate but equal" doctrine allowing segregation to take place.

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Plessy v. Ferguson

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Decided that the "Separate but equal" doctrine allowing segregation to take place was in violation of the "equal protection" clause.

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Decided that businesses that impact commerce are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of race.

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Heart of Atlanta v. US

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Decided that you are entitled to legal representation REGARDLESS of your financial status.

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Gideon v. Wainwright

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Decided that you must be made aware of your legal rights if you're being accused of a crime.

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Miranda v. Arizona

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Decided that evidence that was collected in violation of the 4th amendment is not admissible in court.

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Mapp v. Ohio

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Decided that speech that does not encourage immediate lawless action or disruption is protected by the 1st amendment.

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Brandenburg v. Ohio

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Decided that during times of national security concerns, public safety is more important that personal liberty.

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Schenck v. US

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Free speech in schools is protected as long as it doesn't disrupt the education process.

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Tinker v. Des Moines

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Burning of the American flag is protected speech and expression under the 1st Amendment.

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Texas v. Johnson