Constitutonal Law cases

This simple analysis scrutinizes NFIB vs Sebelius through three key questions. First, examining interstate commerce relevance, it unveils that the individual responsibility mandate isn’t tied to commerce among states but involves intrastate inactivity. Second, exploring Congress’s power, it traces back to McCulloch vs Maryland, revealing that overly broad federal power encroaches on individual and state […]

Latest

Reviews

New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen

October 10, 2023

In 2022, the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association vs. Bruen case emphasized that the right to possess and craft firearms also extends beyond one’s home, alongside the right to bear arms.

Corporate Law cases

Law

PHH Corporation v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

When it comes to the President’s executive power of removal, PHH Corporation v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2018) said an independent agency director can’t be fired at will.

First Amendment cases

Law

Sherbert v. Verner

When it came to protecting the right to religous liberty, Sherbert v. Verner (1963) protected religion.

Law

United States v. E. C Knight

Since sugar refinery manufacturing wasn’t commerce, United States v. E. C Knight (1895) said Congress cannot intrude on state sovereignty with the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

Law

Adkins v. Children’s Hospital

Because women and children were entering the workforce, Adkins v. Children’s Hospital (1923) said minimum wage legislation was unconstitutional.

Law

Bradwell v. Illinois

In regards to Fourteenth Amendment’s Privileges or Immunities Clause, Bradwell v. Illinois (1873) said women could not be lawyers.

Law

Muller v. Oregon

Because of the delicate nature of women, Muller v. Oregon (1908) limited women’s work hours, which was inconsistent with pass rulings like the Lochner case.

Law

Update: Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission

When it comes to a person’s First Amendment right to Free Exercise of religion, Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission (2018) said a Christian baker doesn’t have to bake a cake for a gay couple.

Law

Corfield v. Coryell

When it comes to readings of the Constitution’s Article 4 Privileges and Immunities Clause, Corfield v. Coryell (1823) gave a broad reading; however, a narrow reading would be applied by the Supreme Court in the era of reconstruction.