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Supreme Court Cases

Landmark cases of the 60s-80s

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When was the Tinker v. Des Moines School District case brought before the Supreme Court? 1968
What were the students suspended for in the Des Moines School District? wearing black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War
Who did the lower courts support in Tinker v. Des Moines? Des Moines School District
What was the Supreme Court ruling in Tinker v. Des Moines School District? ruled in favor of Tinker (7-2)
Which amendment was called into question in Tinker v. Des Moines? 1st - freedom of speech
When was the Morse v. Frederick case brought before the Supreme Court? 2006
What did Morse suspend Frederick for doing? putting up a banner "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" at a school event
Who did the lower courts support in Morse v. Frederick? lower supported Morse, but circuit supported Frederick
Which amendment was called into question in Morse v. Frederick? 1st - freedom of speech + qualified immunity (can't sue Morse)
What was the Supreme Court ruling in Morse v. Frederick? voted for Morse (5-4)
When was the Abington School District v. Schempp case brought before the Supreme Court? 1962
What was the issue in Abington v. Schempp? required bible reading and reciting the Lord's Prayer in public schools (excluded by written excuse)
What was the Supreme Court ruling in Abington School District v. Schempp? voted for Schempp (8-1); parent excuse=irrelevant, school still in violation
Which clauses were called into question in Abington School District v. Schempp? Establishment of Religion + Free Exercise
When was the Engel v. Vitale case brought before the Supreme Court? 1961
What the issue in Engel v. Vitale? leading of a nondenominational prayer at school
What was the Supreme Court ruling in Engel v. Vitale? sided with Engel (6-1)
Which amendment/clause was called into question in Engel v. Vitale? Establishment Clause of 1st
When was the Mapp v. Ohio case brought before the Supreme Court? 1962
How and why was Mapp convicted? convicted of possessing obscene materials after an illegal police search for a fugitive
What was the Supreme Court ruling in Mapp v. Ohio? ruled in favor of Mapp (6-3)
Which amendment was called into question in Mapp v. Ohio? 4th, so the evidence obtained is inadmissible
When was the Miranda v. Arizona case brought before the Supreme Court? 1963
What was the issue in Miranda v. Arizona? a number of instances in which defendants were questioned while in custody w/o notification of right to counsel
What was the Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona? ruled in favor of Miranda (5-4)
Which amendment was called into question in Miranda v. Arizona? 5th, self-incrimination
When was the New Jersey v. TLO case brought before the Supreme Court? 1983
Why did school officials search TLO's purse and what happened? searched b/c they suspected her of having cigarettes --> charged with possession of marijuana
Did TLO suppress evidence? moved to do so, but Court denied motion
When can police search? based on probable cause, must convince a judge
What was the Supreme Court ruling in New Jersey v. TLO? voted for NJ (6-3); resubmitted after no decision --> unanimous
Which amendment was called into question in New Jersey v. TLO? 4th
When was the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke case brought before the Supreme Court? 1977
What was the problem in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke? Allan Bakke had twice applied for med school, but school had reserved 16/100 for qualified minorities
Which amendment and act were called into question in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke? 14th + Civil Rights Act
What was the Supreme Court ruling in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke? ruled for Bakke (5-4), affirmative action is okay, but not quota system
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