SCOTUS Cases (14th and 15th)

Question 1

Dobbs v Jackson

Answer 1

•Activist- landmark case on a serious wedge issue, interpreting constitution originally
•Limit congress/executive (power to make abortion laws)
•Gives states powers
•New policy- removes Roe v Wade

Question 2

Obergefell v Hodges

Answer 2

•Activism
•Limit states
•Creates new policy

Question 3

Shelby County v Holder (15th)

Answer 3

•Active- going against congress
•Limit congress as gives power to states
•Est new policy (give states ability to create voter laws)

Question 4

Allen v Milligan (15th)

Answer 4

•Restraint (Followed an AoC)
•Limit on states power (gerrymandering)
•Upholding policy