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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.

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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.

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A.L.A. Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States

After a long history of violating the Non-Delegation doctrine, A. L. A. Schechter Poultry Corporation v. United States (1935) said Congress cannot delegate legislative powers to the executive branch.

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Washington v. Glucksberg

When it comes to assisted suicide, Washington v. Glucksberg (1997) said the Due Process Clause does not protect the right to assistance in committing suicide.

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The Civil Rights Cases

When it comes to racial discrimination cases, the Civil Rights Cases (1883) said the 14th Amendment only applies to state actors and private businesses can discriminate against African Americans.

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Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Florida

When it came to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and Native American casinos in Florida, Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Florida (1996) said states have sovereign immunity.

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United States v. Cruikshank

In regards to the First Amendment’s right to peaceful assembly and the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms, United States v. Cruikshank (1875) said these Constitutional rights do not apply to the states.

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Myers v. United States

When it came to firing executive officials, Myers v. United States (1876) said the President had abosute authority.

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NLRB v. Noel Canning

When it came to one of the biggest separation of power cases in history, NLRB v. Noel Canning (2014) said President Obama’s appointments were invalid.

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Ziglar v. Abbasi

When it comes to Equal Protection and Due Process rights of the Constitution, Ziglar v. Abbasi (2017) said Muslims cannot be awarded monetary damages for having their rights violated by Executive Officers after the 911 New York bombings.

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