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Constitutonal Law cases

In the latest battle over Affirmative Action, Fisher v. University of Texas (2016) said race conscious admission programs are constitutional under the Due Process Clause of the 14 amendment.

Grutter v. Bollinger

March 27, 2017

In a famous Affirmative Action case, Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), the Supreme Court upheld a racial classification under the Fourteenth Amendment.

Jacobson v. Massachusetts

March 26, 2017

Jacobson v. Massachusetts (1905) deals with forcible vaccinations by the state for health reasons.

Muller v. Oregon

March 26, 2017

When it comes to constitutional law and labor issues, Muller v. Oregon (1908) was a labor case upholding sexual discrimination.

NFIB v. Sebelius

March 17, 2017

When it comes to cases involving the Taxing power of the Constitution, NFIB v. Sebelius (2012) sets precedent by passing a new tax, which hasn’t been done since the New Deal.

Wickard v. Filburn

March 15, 2017

When reviewing New Deal Commerce Clause cases, Wickard v. Filburn (1942) begins by giving Congress unlimited power.

Morrison v. Olsen

March 9, 2017

When reviewing law cases, Morrison v. Olsen (1988) rattles nerves about the abuse of government power and rogue prosecutors.

Employment Division v. Smith

February 27, 2017

In Employment Division v. Smith (1990), the US Supreme Court set precedent on the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause.

Lochner v. New York

February 24, 2017

Though considered the most infamous, Lochner v. New York (1905) was a labor case, which dealt with substantive due process clause of the 14th amendment.

Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer

February 23, 2017

Youngstown Steel & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952) is an interesting constitutional law case. It deals with separation of powers in government. Also, It deals with the doctrine of executive power. Plus, it introduced the zones test. When it comes to the powers of presidents, this case sets precedent.