Supreme Court Cases
Supreme Court Cases
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Thurgood Marshall represented the NAACP in its attempt to over turn segregation in schools. Chief Justice Earl Warren decided that Plessey vs. Fergusson did not guarantee equal education.
Miranda Vs. Arizona
Chief Justice Earl Warren decided that accused persons must have protection from self incrimination. The case created “Miranda Rights.” Police must inform a person of his / her rights as they are being arrested. This expands the rights included in the 5th Amendment
Gideon Vs. Wainwright
The Supreme Court decides that a person must be granted a lawyer if they cannot afford one. It expands the rights included in the 6th Amendment
Mapp Vs. Ohio
The Supreme Court upholds the 4th Amendment with its decision. The Court states that property may not be seized without a proper search warrant.
Tinker Vs. DesMoines
Students are covered by the Bill of Rights while at school unless they infringe upon the rights of others or disrupt education. The case upholds the 1st Amendment.
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