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NFIB v. Sebelius
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.
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Wickard v. Filburn
When reviewing New Deal Commerce Clause cases, Wickard v. Filburn (1942) begins by giving Congress unlimited power.
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Morrison v. Olsen
When reviewing law cases, Morrison v. Olsen (1988) rattles nerves about the abuse of government power and rogue prosecutors.
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Employment Division v. Smith
In Employment Division v. Smith (1990), the US Supreme Court set precedent on the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause.
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Lochner v. New York
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.
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Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer
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.
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Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison from 1803 is a canonical case in law. Indeed, it’s a foundational case of law. All law students must learn it.
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Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade (1973) is a great law case. It’s one of the few cases people know. Strangely enough, people either love it or hate it.
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