Historical Events tagged with "supreme court"
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Supreme Court Ruling on Involuntary Sterilization Case
The US Supreme Court delivered a significant 5–3 decision in a case concerning judicial immunity and involuntary sterilization. The case involved a woman named Carrie Stump, who had been sterilized without her knowledge at the age of 15. This ruling raised important questions about the role of the judiciary in such medical procedures and the responsibilities of public officials in upholding individual rights.
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Limits Sioux Tribe's Jurisdiction
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court determined that congressional legislation reducing the Rosebud Sioux Tribe's reservation size effectively stripped the tribe of its jurisdiction over the area. This decision was a culmination of longstanding disputes regarding the sovereignty of Native American tribes and their territory, specifically concerning legislative actions that affected their rights and governance.
Continue ReadingNixon Ordered to Release White House Tapes
U.S. President Richard Nixon was ordered by the Supreme Court to release taped conversations from the White House, crucial to the Watergate investigation. These recordings were subpoenaed as part of the inquiry into the Watergate scandal, involving a cover-up of illegal activities by Nixon's administration. This judicial decision emphasized the principle of accountability for those in power.
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Rules Against Nixon on Tapes
The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon was not authorized to withhold subpoenaed White House tapes that were central to the Watergate scandal. This decision ordered him to surrender the tapes to the Watergate special prosecutor, marking a significant moment in the unfolding political crisis. The case highlighted issues of presidential power and accountability, setting a precedent for future justice engagements with executive authority.
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Establishes Miller Test for Obscenity
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court established the Miller test to define obscenity in the case of Miller v. California. This ruling stemmed from a case involving Marvin Miller, who had been convicted under California law for distributing unsolicited adult materials. The Court sought to clarify the legal boundaries of free speech and obscenity, leading to a three-part test that would judge whether material is obscene and thus not protected by the First Amendment. This decision significantly influenced the regulation of adult content in the United States.
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Legalizes Elective Abortion Nationwide
The Supreme Court's decisions in Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton established a woman's legal right to choose an elective abortion. The rulings asserted that the right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment extends to a woman's decision to terminate her pregnancy. The cases arose from legal challenges in Texas and Georgia and set vital precedents for reproductive rights across the United States. These landmark cases significantly changed the legal landscape concerning women's reproductive health and autonomy.
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Ruling on Death Penalty's Constitutionality
The United States Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty's arbitrary and inconsistent application violates the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. This landmark decision stemmed from a series of cases challenging the fairness of capital punishment. The ruling emphasized a constitutional standard against cruel and unusual punishment, significantly impacting how states administer capital punishment. Furman v. Georgia involved a defendant, William Furman, whose death sentence was deemed unconstitutional. The decision sent ripples through the U.S. legal system and sparked a national debate on the ethics of the death penalty.
Continue ReadingSupreme Court affirms contraceptive rights
The United States Supreme Court ruled that unmarried individuals have the constitutional right to possess contraceptives, striking down a Massachusetts law that prohibited the distribution of birth control to unmarried persons. The case, Eisenstadt v. Baird, centered around William Baird, who was prosecuted for distributing contraceptive devices to single individuals. The decision emphasized the right to privacy and reproductive freedom, altering the landscape of family planning and personal autonomy.
Continue ReadingCalifornia Supreme Court Invalidates Death Penalty
The California Supreme Court ruled against the state's death penalty in the case of People v. Anderson, commuting the sentences of all death row inmates to life imprisonment. This groundbreaking decision stemmed from concerns about the constitutionality of the death penalty in California, particularly about its application and the methods used. The ruling indicated that the death penalty constituted cruel and unusual punishment under the state constitution. It sparked extensive debate and paved the way for the future of capital punishment in the United States.
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