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McCulloch v. Maryland

When it comes the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution, McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) said Necessary means convenient.

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Hepburn v. Griswald

In regards to being inconsistent, the Supreme Court would read the Necessary and Proper Clause narrowly in Hepburn v. Griswald (1870).

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United States v. Windsor

When it comes to sexual orientation as a suspect class, United States v. Windsor (2013) punted on this question.

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Meyer v. Nebraska

When it comes to banning foreign languages, Meyer v. Nebraska (1923) said Nebraska violated the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause by banning the teaching of German in schools.

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McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky

McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky (2005) said a Ten Commandment display on the courthouse wall violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

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United States v. Dewitt

When it comes to regulating oil, United States v. Dewitt (1869) said states regulate oil.

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Prigg v. Pennsylvania

When it came to the Constitution’s Fugitive Slave Clause, Prigg v. Pennsylvania (1842) upheld the Fugitive Slave Act.

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Dames & Moore v. Regan

When it comes to executive power, Dames & Moore v. Regan (1981) said the President can do whatever he wants with a general statute from Congress.

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New York v. United States

When it comes to Congress, New York v. United States (1992) said you can’t commandeer state legislatures.

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Matal v. Tam

When it comes to registering trademarks, Matal v. Tam (2017) said disparaging trademarks cannot be denied since they’re free speech under the First Amendment.

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