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Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
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
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)
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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Oyez Project: New York Times v. United States (1971)
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)
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
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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The Oyez Project: De Jonge v. Oregon
An abstract on the 1937 De Jonge v. Oregon case.
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Oyez Project: Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
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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The Oyez Project: Rochin v. California
Here you will find an abstract summary and the vote of each justice upon the Rochin v. California case.
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Oyez: Everson v. Board of Education
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
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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Oyez Project: Anthony Kennedy
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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The Oyez Project: u.s Supreme Court Justices
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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Oyez Project: Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc. (1991)
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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Oyez Project: Richmond v. j.a. Croson Co. (1989)
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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Oyez Project: United States v. Nixon (1974)
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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Oyez Project: United States v. Butler (1936)
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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Oyez Project: Mc Culloch v. Maryland (1819)
The Supreme Court ruling in this landmark case declared that states could not tax federal institutions.
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Oyez Project: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)
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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The Oyez Project: Ex Parte Milligan
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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Oyez Project: Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
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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Oyez Project: Schenck v. United States (1919)
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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Oyez: Schechter Poultry Corp. V. United States (1935)
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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The Oyez Project: Gideon v. Wainwright
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...