Do detainees at Guantanamo Bay have the constitutional right to challenge the legality of their confinement using a writ of habeas corpus? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2008.
Boy Scouts of America v. Dale (2000)
Does a state law forbidding the Boy Scouts from discriminating against a gay scout leader offend rights to free speech and association? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2000.
Brendlin v. California (2007)
When a vehicle is subject to a traffic stop, is a passenger in the vehicle “seized” for purposes of the Fourth Amendment? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2007.
Brigham City v. Stuart (2006)
What constitutional standard must be used by police who enter a house without a warrant? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2006.
Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association (2011)
Does the First Amendment prohibit a state from regulating the sale of violent video games to minors? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2011.
Calcano-Martinez v. INS (2001)
Does the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act violate the due process clause by suspending habeas corpus or limiting access to the courts? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2001.
Caperton v. Massey (2009)
Should a state judge recuse himself from a case if one of the parties made financial contributions to the judge’s election campaign? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2009.
Castle Rock v. Gonzales (2005)
Does a court-issued restraining order create a property interest which is protected by the Due Process Clause? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2005.
Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting (2011)
Is the Legal Arizona Workers Act invalid under the Immigration Reform and Control Act? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2011.
Chavez v. Martinez (2003)
Is a suspect’s right against self-incrimination and to due process violated if he is subjected to coercive questioning while in custody, even if his statements were never used against him? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2003.