Pierce v. Society of Sisters

Following is the case brief for Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 268 U.S. 510 (1925) Case Summary of Pierce v. Society of Sisters: The Oregon Compulsory Education Act, adopted in 1922, required Oregon children to attend public school. Owners of two private education institutions sought an injunction to stop enforcement of the Act. The District Court granted preliminary injunctions, finding […]

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Palko v. Connecticut

Following is the case brief for Palko v. Connecticut, 302 U.S. 319 (1937) Case Summary of Palko v. Connecticut: The defendant was indicted on first-degree murder, but was ultimately convicted of second-degree murder by a jury.  The State of Connecticut appealed that conviction.  On appeal, a new trial was ordered. At the second trial, the jury convicted defendant of first-degree […]

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Goldberg v. Kelly

Following is the case brief for Goldberg v. Kelly, 397 U.S. 254 (1970). Case Summary of Goldberg v. Kelly: Welfare recipients sued in federal court because benefits were being terminated without recipients getting notice or a hearing prior to termination. The District Court held that a pre-termination hearing is required to satisfy procedural due process. On appeal, the Supreme Court agreed. […]

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Frontiero v. Richardson

Following is the case brief for Frontiero v. Richardson, 411 U.S. 677 (1973). Case Summary of Frontiero v. Richardson: A federal law provided automatic benefits for the wives of military men, but not for husbands of military women.  A woman in the U.S. Air Force sued to enjoin enforcement of the law, arguing that it was unconstitutionally discriminatory. The District Court […]

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