Near v. Minnesota
1931
Near v. Minnesota
Villain: Jay Near
Question before court: Does the
Minnesota “gag law” violate the
free press provision of the 1st
Amendment
1st and 14th Amendment
Precedent for New York Times
Co. v. United States -1971
Snyder v. Phelps
2011
Snyder v. Phelps
Court’s ruling in favor of
Pastor Phelps
1st Amendment
Freedom of Assembly
Safford Unified School District v. Redding
2009
Safford Unified School District v. Redding
Questions before the court:
1) Does the Fourth Amendment prohibit
school officials from strip searching students
suspected of possessing drugs in violation of
school policy?
2) Are school officials individually liable for
damages in a lawsuit filed under 42 U.S.C
Section 1983?
Ruling in favor of Savanna Redding
New Jersey v. T. L. O. -1985
University of California Regents v. Bakke
1976
University of California Regents v. Bakke
Question before court:
Did the University of California violate the
14th Amendment's equal protection clause
and the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Ruling: 5 in favor of Bakke and 4 against
1st major decision on affirmative action