History

A Look at History: Graham v. Florida

A Look at History: Graham v. Florida

This edition of Famous Court Cases deals with a more recent event – Graham v. Florida. This case dealt with the issue of juvenile offenders and the fact that they...

A Look at History: Graham v. Florida

This edition of Famous Court Cases deals with a more recent event – Graham v. Florida. This case dealt with the issue of juvenile offenders and the fact that they...

A Look At History: Gideon V. Wainwright

A Look At History: Gideon V. Wainwright

Gideon v. Wainwright is one of the landmark cases in the history of the United States Supreme Court. This was the case where the Supreme Court ruled that all state...

A Look At History: Gideon V. Wainwright

Gideon v. Wainwright is one of the landmark cases in the history of the United States Supreme Court. This was the case where the Supreme Court ruled that all state...

A Look at History: Texas v. Johnson

A Look at History: Texas v. Johnson

Texas v. Johnson is a case that involves both expressive conduct and a beloved American symbol. This is a case that resulted in controversy, one that persists to this day....

A Look at History: Texas v. Johnson

Texas v. Johnson is a case that involves both expressive conduct and a beloved American symbol. This is a case that resulted in controversy, one that persists to this day....

Facts About The Judiciary Act of 1789

Facts About The Judiciary Act of 1789

The year 2014 is the year that the Judiciary Act of 1789 celebrates its 225th anniversary. At the time of its enactment, it was considered groundbreaking. Even to this day,...

Facts About The Judiciary Act of 1789

The year 2014 is the year that the Judiciary Act of 1789 celebrates its 225th anniversary. At the time of its enactment, it was considered groundbreaking. Even to this day,...

A Look at History: Miranda V. Arizona

A Look at History: Miranda V. Arizona

You've heard of the Miranda rights. Everybody has. It is a common police routine and is often referenced in various mediums. The Miranda rights is a direct result of the Miranda...

A Look at History: Miranda V. Arizona

You've heard of the Miranda rights. Everybody has. It is a common police routine and is often referenced in various mediums. The Miranda rights is a direct result of the Miranda...

A Look At History: Dred Scott v. Sandford

A Look At History: Dred Scott v. Sandford

Last month, the inaugural post of this series took a look at the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. In the second edition, we will be looking at a notable and important...

A Look At History: Dred Scott v. Sandford

Last month, the inaugural post of this series took a look at the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. In the second edition, we will be looking at a notable and important...