Protection of Civil Rights and Liberties

Question 1

1st Amendment (Freedom of Religion)

Answer 1

Snyder V Phelps 2011 - Westborough Baptist Church had the right to picket soldiers’ funerals and were not responsible for any emotional distress
Town of Greece V Galloway 2014 - The Supreme Court ruled that the town was allowed to open their legislative sessions with prayer

Question 2

2nd Amendment (Right to Bear Arms)

Answer 2

District of Columbia V Heller 2008 - It was ruled that Washington’s handgun ban and requirement to carry unloaded guns was a violation of this amendment
US V Lopez 1995 - Gun free zones in Texas are ruled unconstitutional

Question 3

8th Amendment (Protection from cruel punishment)

Answer 3

Roper V Simmons 2005 - It was ruled unconstitutional to execute someone below the age of 18