Does the University of Michigan’s policy on accepting minority students violate the Equal Protection Clause? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2003.
Greater New Orleans Broadcasting v. United States (1999)
Does a federal law banning media ads of lawful private casino gaming violate commercial free-speech rights? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 1999.
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (2006)
Does the Detainee Treatment Act take away the Court’s authority over habeas petitions filed by Guantanamo detainees that were pending at the time of its passage? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2006.
Hiibel v. Nevada (2004)
Does a state law that imposes criminal penalties for those who refuse to identify themselves violate the Fourth Amendment and/or Fifth Amendment? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2004.
Hill v. Colorado (2000)
Does a Colorado statute requiring speakers to obtain consent from people within 100 feet of a health care facility entrance before speaking violate the First Amendment rights of the speaker? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2000.
Hollingsworth v. Perry (2013)
Does the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause prohibit California from defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2013.
HUD v. Rucker (2002)
Does HUD’s policy authorize a tenant to be evicted from public housing for the drug-related activity of a household member or guest? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2002.
Jackson v. Birmingham Board of Ed. (2005)
Does Title IX allow suits for retaliation for complaints about unlawful sex discrimination? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2005.
Jama v. INS (2005)
May an alien be deported to his country of birth if that country lacks a functioning central government that is able to accept his return? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2005.
JDB v. North Carolina (2011)
Should the age of a juvenile suspect be considered when deciding whether he is in custody and entitled to Miranda warnings? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered that question in 2011.