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Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource contains information on the case including how the justices voted, an audio file of the Oral Argument and an abstract of the case regarding high school journalists and their call for First Amendment (free speech) rights.
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Oyez: Aguilar v. Felton

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise overview of the Aguilar v. Felton Supreme Court case. Included are facts of the case, subjects, question presented, and the conclusion.
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Regents of University of California v. Bakke (1978)

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Supreme Court case that allowed affirmative action to be a criteria for admission decisions in institutes of higher education.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: New York Times v. United States (1971)

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Supreme Court case allowed the publication of the "Pentagon Papers." The OYEZ resource provides an abstract containing a concise summary, an audio file, a link to the full text of the decision and a record of how the justices...
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Oyez Project: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

For Students 9th - 10th
This court case examines several instances of officials asking suspects questions without notifying them of their basic right to legal counsel to avoid incriminating themselves. This site provides a general abstract, both the full text...
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The Oyez Project: Griswold v. Connecticut

For Students 9th - 10th
Exerpts from Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court decision regarding marital privacy and birth control. Hours of oral arguments on Real Audio, a link to case opinions, an abstract summary, and notes about the vote of each justice...
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Illinois Institute of Technology

The Oyez Project: De Jonge v. Oregon

For Students 9th - 10th
An abstract on the 1937 De Jonge v. Oregon case.
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Oyez Project: Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summary of the case of Gibbons v. Ogden, which protected the right of Congress to regulate interstate commerce, along with information on each of the presiding justices and how they voted.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

The Oyez Project: Rochin v. California

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find an abstract summary and the vote of each justice upon the Rochin v. California case.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez: Everson v. Board of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief account of the Everson v. Board of Education Supreme Court case. Gives dates, facts, questions, and conclusion.
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The Oyez Project: Shelley v. Kraemer

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides facts about the Supreme Court case Shelley v. Kraemer, including an abstract, links to written opinions of the Court, and how each of the nine justices ruled upon the case.
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Handout
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Anthony Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biographical sketch of Anthony Kennedy with a picture and links to information on appointment, family, experience, biographical sketch, after office, literature and case participation.
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Handout
Illinois Institute of Technology

The Oyez Project: u.s Supreme Court Justices

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the past and present members of the Supreme Court, with links to extensive biographical information about each justice.
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Primary
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc. (1991)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This summary examines the impact of the 1991 US Supreme Court decision regarding the attribution of quotes to sources used in journalistic articles. Includes links to the full case, audio files, and how the justices voted on the case.
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Primary
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Richmond v. j.a. Croson Co. (1989)

For Students 9th - 10th
This Supreme Court case concerns the concept of affirmative action. This site provides a brief description of the court case, contains a link to an audio file, and lists the justices who presided and how they voted.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: United States v. Nixon (1974)

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Supreme Court case required President Nixon to produce the Watergate Tapes. This resource provides an abstract containing a concise summary, a link to the full text of the decision, and a record of how the justices that sat on...
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: United States v. Butler (1936)

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Supreme Court case declared the first Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) of the New Deal illegal because of the issue of Federalism. This resource provides an abstract containing a concise summary, a link to the full text of the...
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Handout
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Mc Culloch v. Maryland (1819)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Supreme Court ruling in this landmark case declared that states could not tax federal institutions.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Supreme Court case dealt with the issues of slavery, citizenship, and property rights. It is detailed with an abstract providing a concise summary and a record of the justices that sat on the Court at that time.
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Website
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The Oyez Project: Ex Parte Milligan

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief abstract of the Ex Parte Milligan Case. Offers biographical links to each of the nine justices who decided upon the case.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Supreme Court case that upheld the famous "separate but equal" doctrine by dealing with the issues of racial discrimination and equal protection. This resource provides an abstract containing a concise summary and a link to the...
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Schenck v. United States (1919)

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Supreme Court case established the famous "clear and present danger" doctrine by dealing with the issue of freedom of speech. This resource provides an abstract containing a summary, a link to the full text of the decision, and...
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Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez: Schechter Poultry Corp. V. United States (1935)

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Supreme Court case declared the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) of the New Deal illegal because of the issue of separation of powers. The 'Case Basics' links have documents and more information from the court case.
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Illinois Institute of Technology

The Oyez Project: Gideon v. Wainwright

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes hours of oral arguments on Real Audio, a link to case opinions, an abstract summary, and notes about the vote of each justice on the Gideon v. Wainwright decision. The 'Case Basics' links have documents and more information from...