Did a university’s denial of recognition to a student group that violates the school’s nondiscrimination policy infringe the students’ rights? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2010.
City of Ontario v. Quon (2010)
Did a police department’s review of an employee’s text messages violate his right against unreasonable searches and seizures? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2010.
Crawford v. Marion Co. Board of Elections (2008)
Does Indiana’s statute requiring voters to present a government-issued photo ID severely burden citizens’ right to vote? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2008.
D.C. v. Heller (2008)
Do D.C. provisions violate the rights of private citizens who wish to keep handguns and other firearms for private use? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2008.
Davis v. Monroe (1999)
Can a school board be held responsible under Title IX for “student-on-student” harassment? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 1999.
Demore v. Kim (2003)
Does the Immigration and Nationality Act, requiring detention without bail of aliens, violate the right to due process? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2003.
Dept. of Health and Human Services v. Florida—The Health Care Case (2012)
Does the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act exceed the constitutional power of the federal government to regulate commerce? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2012.
Dickerson v. United States (2000)
Can a voluntary statement made during an interrogation be used as evidence if the statement was made in violation of Miranda warnings? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2000.
Elk Grove v. Newdow (2004)
Does a public school policy requiring teachers to lead willing students in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance violate the Establishment Clause? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2004.
FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life (2007)
Can the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act restrict issue ads from airing months before an election? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2007.