US Supreme Court Cases Flashcards
What was the result of Students for fair admissions v Harvard 2023?
6-2 ruling with Ketanji Brown recusing herself - affirmative action in colleges violates 14th amendment
What was Shelby v Holder and when was it?
2013 - ruled that the voting Rights Act was no longer fit, giving states power to enact certain restrictions on voting laws
What was Obergefell v Hodges and when was it?
2015 - gay marriage recognised in all states
What did Citizens United v FEC rule and when was it?
2010 - ruled donations are protected by the 1st amendment (freedom of speech)
What was NFIB v Sebellius and when was it?
2012 - 5-4 decision that ruled requirements to purchase health insurance could be a tax under congress’ taxing power, and was therefore constitutional
What was United States v Texas and when was it?
2016 - 25 states including Texas ruled against Obamas attempts to defer DAPA, saying it was ultra vires
When was Mccutcheon v FEC and what did it do?
2014, removed the individual donation limit of $48,600
When was DC v Heller and what was it?
2008, found that a previous ban on handguns and a requirement to keep rifles and shotguns unloaded was unconstitutional
When was Snyder v Phelps and what was the ruling?
2011, ruled that a church had the right to carry out anti-gay protests at the funerals of soldiers
When was Fisher v Uni of Texas and what did it rule?
2016, ruled that Universities can take race into account in admissions
What was Matal v Tam and when was it?
2017, overruled a section of the 1946 Lanham Act
What did the Trump v Hawaii case do and when was it?
2018 - upheld Trumps Muslim travel ban
