#landmark cases

Chapter 4 of The Nine explores how religion and morality shape Supreme Court decisions, highlighting the complex interplay between justices' personal beliefs and their duty to uphold the Constitution.

Chapter 4 of Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court takes a deep dive into the intricate relationship between religion, morality, and the judicial decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Titled “So Help Me God,” this chapter explores how the personal beliefs of justices, particularly their religious convictions, have influenced some of the most significant rulings in…

Chapter 3 of *The Nine* explores the power of swing votes in the Supreme Court and how public opinion subtly influences justices, revealing the complex dynamics behind landmark decisions and judicial independence.

In Chapter 3 of Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, the focus shifts to the pivotal role of swing votes within the U.S. Supreme Court and the subtle yet profound influence of public opinion on the justices’ decisions. This chapter provides an illuminating look at how the Court navigates the complex interplay between legal principles, personal beliefs, and the…

Balfour v. Balfour is a landmark case that was decided by the English courts in 1919. It is significant in the field of contract law and deals with the concept of domestic agreements. The case involved a married couple, Mr. Balfour and Mrs. Balfour, who were living in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) at the time. Mrs. Balfour had traveled to England due to health reasons, and Mr. Balfour remained in…

C-Span’s 12-Park Series on Landmark Supreme Court Cases.

C-Span Launches New Series On Landmark Supreme Court Cases, by James B. Levy, Legal Skills Prof  Blog

http://tinyurl.com/pln73xq

I apologize for not finding this sooner. Sounds fantastic! -CCE

C-Span has launched a new, 12 part series that airs on Monday evenings at 9:00 p.m. (the series began on October 5 but I only found about it now) that profiles landmark Supreme Court decisions through 1973.

Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) Student Speech, Symbolic Speech

“. . . In the absence of a specific showing of constitutionally valid reasons to regulate their speech, students are entitled to freedom of expression of their views.”— Justice Fortas, speaking for the majority

John and Mary Beth Tinker of Des Moines, Iowa, wore black armbands to their public school as a symbol of protest against…

Regents of the U. of California v. Bakke (1978) Affirmative Action, Equal Protection

” . . . Race or ethnic background may be deemed a “plus” in a particular applicant’s file, yet it does not insulate the individual from comparison with all other candidates for the available seats.”— Justice Powell, Speaking for the Court

In the early 1970s, the medical school of the University of California…