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Freedom to associate with people who share a common interest. alabama couldn't take membership list and harass members
NAACP v. Alabama
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No community could use its power to grant parade permits to stifle free expression. Can't restrict freedom of assembly and associate - even for Nazis/people you don't agree with
Collins v. Smith
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Burning of American flag is not illegal because the action is symbolic speech, which is protected by 1st Amendment
Texas v. Johnson
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State ban on all abortions is unconstitutional. No state control during 1st trimester; limit to protect mom's health in 2nd trimest; banned in 3rd unless mom's health in danger
Roe v. Wade
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Said death penalty was cruel and unusual punishment. Court overturned.
Furman v. Georgia
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4th Amendment's protection against unreasonable search and seizures was extended to the states. Illegally seized evidence can't be used
Mapp v. Ohio
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Implied liberties in Bill of Rights protected a right to privacy, including right to family planning between husband and wife.
Griswold v. Connecticut
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Can use illegally obtained evidence when this evidence led police to a discovery they would have made without it
Nix v. Williams
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State can't force newspapers to allow space for certain things - gov't can't interfere with print media - would violate 1st amendment
Miami Herald v. Tornillo
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Statements about public figures are libelous only if made with malice and reckless disregard for the truth
New York Times v. Sullivan
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Missouri said can't use state funds or state employees to perform abortions
Webster v. Reproductive Health
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Death penalty is constitutional - not cruel or unusual punishment "extreme sanction, suitable to most extreme of crimes"
Gregg v. Georgia
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Court changed standard for evaluating restrictions on abortion to one with more regulations. Parnetal consent, 24 hour waiting, tell risks
Planned Parenthood v. Casey
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Tinkers suspended from school because armbands to protest Vietnam War = violation of 1st amendment rights. Freedom of speech went beyond spoken word
Tinker v. Des Moines
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Extended 6th amendment to states (attorney). Right to an attorney for everyone accused of a felony in a state court, however poor.
Gideon v. Wainwright
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Established guidelines for police questioning. Suspects told: right to remain silent, what say can be used against, right to a lawyer present during questioning
Miranda v. Arizona
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