Slaughterhouse Cases
The Privileges and Immunities Clause is limited to areas governed by the federal government, not to states.
Dwelling Place Anaheim v. Scott
Congregants who are not designated as corporate members under church bylaws lack legal standing to challenge a church's…
Turner v. City Council of Fredericksburg
The court held that a city council's policy requiring non-denominational prayers in legislative sessions does not violate the…
City and County of San Francisco v. Horton
Consolidated case addressing Proposition 8's constitutional validity and effect on same-sex marriages.
Agostini v. Felton
The Court modified the Establishment Clause test to develop three criteria for determining whether government action's primary effect…
Humphrey’s Executor v. United States
Congress may protect independent agency commissioners from at-will removal by the President.
Reference re: Section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada
Section 293 of Canada's anti-polygamy law is generally valid but overbroad in its application to children between ages…
Bill 21 Ruling (Quebec)
Bill 21 harmed minority groups but the override clause prevented the court from striking it down.
Morris v. HOA
A jury found that an HOA discriminated against a homeowner's religious beliefs when prohibiting a Christmas display with…