US

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Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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Established judicial review, giving the Supreme Court power to declare laws unconstitutional. Strengthened checks and balances, cementing the Court as a co-equal branch.

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Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

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Overturned “separate but equal” doctrine, declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Catalyzed the Civil Rights Movement.

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Roe v. Wade (1973)

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Recognized a woman’s constitutional right to abortion under the right to privacy. Legalized abortion nationwide; later overturned.

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Citizens United v. FEC (2010)

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Struck down restrictions on independent political spending by corporations and unions under the First Amendment. Transformed campaign finance and political influence.

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United States v. Windsor (2013)

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Declared part of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, leading to federal recognition of same-sex marriages. Advanced LGBTQ+ rights.

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Obergefell v. Hodges (2015)

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Legalized same-sex marriage nationwide under the 14th Amendment. Landmark civil rights ruling for marriage equality.

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Gonzales v. Carhart (2007)

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Upheld a federal ban on a specific late-term abortion method. Marked a shift toward allowing more legislative restrictions on abortion.

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Shelby County v. Holder (2013)

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Struck down key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, weakening federal oversight of state voting laws. Led to increased voter ID laws.

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Bush v. Gore (2000)

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Halted Florida’s recount in the presidential election, effectively deciding the presidency in favor of George W. Bush. Raised concerns about judicial intervention in elections.

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Trump v. Hawaii (2018)

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Upheld President Trump’s travel ban, showing judicial deference to executive power in national security. Reinforced presidential authority on immigration policy.

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Foreign Aid Case (2025)

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Supreme Court ordered the President to release withheld foreign aid, reinforcing limits on executive discretion in spending. Important for separation of powers.

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Presidential Immunity Ruling (2024)

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Ruled that a sitting president has immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. Expanded executive protection, raising concerns about accountability.