Famous Cases of the Supreme Court
Dred Scott v. Sandford- Dred Scott, an african-american was living in Illinois and Wisconsin and wanted to move back to the south but still ahve his freedom, since he was not currently owned by someone. When the case was appealed to the supreme court, they made the decision that becasue Scott was of color, he couldn't have freedom and couldn't have any rights because he was not a citizen. Sandford won.
Marbury v. Madison- Mr. Marbuy was not given his commission when appointed by president John Adams as justice of the peace in D.C. Marbury wanted the supreme court to force James Madison to deliver the commission to him. The supreme court ruled that Marbury had the right to his commission but the supreme court did not have the power to force Madison to deliver the commission. Both had won.
Plessy v. Ferguson- Mr. Plessy bordered a white train as an african-american man. Plessy refused to move, and was arrested. Plessy argured that he should be able to ride in the white car because the 'separate but equa' law was unconstitutional. The supreme court ruled that Louisiana wasn't in violation of the 'separate but equal' law. Plessy lost and the trains and other public facilities remained segregated.
Brown v. Board of Education- Oliver Brown and others wante their african-american kids to got to the closest school possible (usually white), instead of walking 6 blocks to get on the bus. The white and black schools were equal with staff and curriculum. The supreme court that Oliver Brown's kids and the other kids could go to any school they wanted, resulting in the desegregation of pubic buildings.
Gideon v. Wainwright- Mr. Gideon was arrested for a crime, and was not given an attorney (because of his financial incapabilities) to represent in the courtroom. Gideon argued that he should be represented by an attorney no matter his financial status. The supreme court stated, "There's no need for an attorney unless the defendant is illiterate, ignorant, or the trial is very complex. Wainwright won.
Marbury v. Madison- Mr. Marbuy was not given his commission when appointed by president John Adams as justice of the peace in D.C. Marbury wanted the supreme court to force James Madison to deliver the commission to him. The supreme court ruled that Marbury had the right to his commission but the supreme court did not have the power to force Madison to deliver the commission. Both had won.
Plessy v. Ferguson- Mr. Plessy bordered a white train as an african-american man. Plessy refused to move, and was arrested. Plessy argured that he should be able to ride in the white car because the 'separate but equa' law was unconstitutional. The supreme court ruled that Louisiana wasn't in violation of the 'separate but equal' law. Plessy lost and the trains and other public facilities remained segregated.
Brown v. Board of Education- Oliver Brown and others wante their african-american kids to got to the closest school possible (usually white), instead of walking 6 blocks to get on the bus. The white and black schools were equal with staff and curriculum. The supreme court that Oliver Brown's kids and the other kids could go to any school they wanted, resulting in the desegregation of pubic buildings.
Gideon v. Wainwright- Mr. Gideon was arrested for a crime, and was not given an attorney (because of his financial incapabilities) to represent in the courtroom. Gideon argued that he should be represented by an attorney no matter his financial status. The supreme court stated, "There's no need for an attorney unless the defendant is illiterate, ignorant, or the trial is very complex. Wainwright won.