Supreme Court Cases 12-22 Flashcards
(33 cards)
What was the issue discussed in New York Times v. United States
Freedom of the press
What amendment relates to New York Times v. United States
1st
What was the decision of New York Times v. United States
NYT (6-3); despite the sensitive nature of the information, free expression outweighed the potential harm that could have resulted from publishing the story
What was the issue discussed in District of Columbia v. Heller
Right to bear arms
What amendment relates to District of Columbia v. Heller
2nd
What was the decision of District of Columbia v. Heller
Heller (5-4); the Court ruled the 2nd amendment applies to individuals; this law banned a whole class of firearms that is often chosen for the lawful purpose of self-defense
What was the issue discussed in McDonald v. Chicago
Right to bear arms
What amendment relates to McDonald v. Chicago
2nd, 14th
What was the decision of McDonald v. Chicago
McDonald (5-4); The right to keep and bear arms for self-defense applies to the states under the 14th Amendment
What was the issue discussed in Mapp v. Ohio
Right to privacy (unreasonable search & seizure)
What amendment relates to Mapp v. Ohio
4th
What was the decision of Mapp v. Ohio
Mapp (6-3); “Evidence that is illegally obtained by the state may not be used against a defendant in court”
What was the issue discussed in Miranda v. Arizona
Due process (self-incrimination)
What amendment relates to Miranda v. Arizona
5th
What was the decision of Miranda v. Arizona
Miranda (5-4); the Court ruled that Miranda’s interrogation violated the 5th Amendment because he was never informed of his rights (to remain silent, to have an attorney, etc.)
What was the issue discussed in Korematsu v. United States
Due process (rights of accused)
What amendment relates to Korematsu v. United States
5th
What was the decision of Korematsu v. United States
US (6-3); decision to put Japanese-Americans in internment camps during WWII was warranted due to clear and present danger in a time of war
What was the issue discussed in Gideon v. Wainwright
Right to an attorney (counsel)
What amendment relates to Gideon v. Wainwright
6th, 14th
What was the decision of Gideon v. Wainwright
Gideon (unanimous); the Court ruled the 14th Amendment reinforces the 6th Amendment’s right to counsel to include state courts
What was the issue discussed in Plessy v. Ferguson
Segregation / “separate but equal”
What amendment relates to Plessy v. Ferguson
14th
What was the decision of Plessy v. Ferguson
Ferguson (7-1); the Court ruled that separate treatment did not imply unequal treatment, therefore the Louisiana law did not violate the 14th Amendment
