Jun 17, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested for burglarizing the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex, setting off one of the largest scandals in U.S. history.
Jun 10, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On June 10, 1968, Terry v. Ohio was decided, allowing police officers to detain individuals not on the basis of probable cause, but on “reasonable suspicion.”
Jun 3, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On June 3, 1940, the Supreme Court decided Minersville School District v. Gobitis, upholding compulsory Pledge of Allegiance laws. It was overruled three years later.
May 27, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On May 27, 1935, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Schechter v. U.S., holding that Congress has very limited authority under the Commerce Clause.
May 20, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Today in 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Romer v. Evans, a case significant for several reasons. To constitutional law buffs, the…
May 13, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On May 13, 1963, the Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors must release evidence favorable to the defendant upon request.
May 6, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Today in 1960, the second of many 20th century civil rights acts was passed, to much opposition from Southern politicians.
May 5, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Cinco de Mayo, commemorating Mexico’s victory over the invading French, has more significance to the U.S. than to Mexico, and in many ways.
Apr 29, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
On April 29, 1992, four police officers charged with brutalizing Rodney King during an arrest were acquitted, sparking several days of rioting in Los Angeles.
Apr 22, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
The Coinage Act of 1864 added the phrase “In God We Trust” to the 2-cent coin, the first time in U.S. history the phrase appears on any government-issued materials.
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