10 Landmark Supreme Court Cases That Changed American Law
Understanding pivotal Supreme Court decisions is crucial for every legal professional. These groundbreaking cases didn't just settle disputes—they fundamentally reshaped American jurisprudence and continue to influence legal arguments today.
- Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - Ended racial segregation in schools
- Miranda v. Arizona (1966) - Established Miranda rights
- Roe v. Wade (1973) - Recognized constitutional right to privacy
- Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) - Guaranteed right to legal counsel
- Marbury v. Madison (1803) - Established judicial review
- New York Times v. Sullivan (1964) - Protected freedom of press
- Loving v. Virginia (1967) - Struck down anti-miscegenation laws
- Mapp v. Ohio (1961) - Applied exclusionary rule to states
- Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) - Protected student speech rights
- Citizens United v. FEC (2010) - Expanded corporate political speech