List of United States Supreme Court cases by the Rehnquist Court


This is a partial chronological list of cases decided by the United States Supreme Court during the Rehnquist Court, the tenure of Chief Justice William Rehnquist from September 26, 1986, through September 3, 2005. The cases are listed chronologically based on the date that the Supreme Court decided the case.
Case nameCitationSummary
Colorado v. Connellythe involuntary statement of a criminal suspect uttered during a schizophrenic episode but not coerced by the Government is not precluded from admission in court by the due process clause
Griffith v. Kentuckycriminal defendants receive the benefit of new constitutional rules announced before their cases are final on direct review
Commissioner v. Groetzingeraddressed the issue of what qualifies as being either a trade or business under Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code
Maryland v. Garrisonreasonable belief by police in the validity of a search warrant
Asahi Metal Industry Co. v. Superior Court of Californiadue process, personal jurisdiction, Minimum contacts
Arizona v. Hicksprobable cause relating to the plain view doctrine under the Fourth Amendment
United States v. Dunnopen fields doctrine
Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Cardoza-FonsecaAsylum applicants must show "well-founded fear" of persecution to establish their eligibility
Keystone Bituminous Coal Ass'n v. Debenedictussubstantive due process, the takings clause of the 5th Amendment
O'Connor v. OrtegaFourth Amendment rights of public employees
Tison v. ArizonaFelony murder and the death penalty: death penalty is constitutional for major participants in felonies who exhibit extreme indifference to human life, even if someone else personally kills the victim
McCleskey v. Kemprace discrimination and the death penalty
Pennsylvania v. Finleyright to counsel in post-conviction proceedings
Saint Francis College v. al-Khazrajipersons of Arabian ancestry may make claims for race discrimination under 42 U.S.C. § 1981
Hodel v. IrvingFifth Amendment taking of fractional interests in Native American lands
United States v. Salernoupholding Bail Reform Act of 1984 as not violating Due Process or Excessive Bail clauses
Turner v. Safleyfree speech and marriage rights of prison inmates
Shearson/American Express Inc. v. McMahonPrivate actions under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are arbitrable
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. Los Angeles Countysubstantive due process, temporary taking
O'Lone v. Estate of Shabazznot a violation of the Free Exercise Clause to deprive an inmate of attending a religious service for "legitimate penological interests."
Board of Airport Commissioners of Los Angeles v. Jews for Jesus, Inc.constitutionality of broad free speech prohibitions
Edwards v. Aguillardconstitutionality of mandating teaching of creation science in conjunction with evolution
South Dakota v. Doleuse of federal funding to encourage changes in state laws—here, raising the drinking age in all states from 18 to 21
Puerto Rico v. BranstadFederal court enforcement of extradition of fugitives
Rankin v. McPhersonfree speech rights of federal employees
United States v. Stanleysoldier's tort claim related to Project MKULTRA barred
Nollan v. California Coastal CommissionFifth Amendment takings clause
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeierfreedom of speech in secondary school newspapers
Hustler Magazine v. FalwellFirst Amendment; parody, emotional distress
Immigration and Naturalization Service v. AbuduFederal courts of appeals must review denials of motions to reopen immigration proceedings for abuse of discretion
Bowen v. Georgetown University HospitalAgencies may not promulgate retroactive rules unless expressly authorized by Congress
Basic Inc. v. Levinsoninterpretation of SEC Rule 10b-5, market price manipulation
Lying v. Northwest Indian CPAreligious rights of Native American vs. public interest
South Carolina v. BakerFederal requirement that state and local bonds be issued in registered form did not violate the Tenth Amendment
Huddleston v. United Statesadmissibility of prior "bad acts" under the Federal Rules of Evidence
California v. Greenwood4th Amendment; even absent a warrant, the search and seizure of garbage left for collection outside the curtilage of a home
Maynard v. Cartwrightcruel and unusual punishment, death penalty
Webster v. Doeability for CIA firings and hirings to be judicially reviewed
Schweiker v. Chilickyno implied cause of action in the Social Security Act
Frisby v. SchultzFirst Amendment, privacy, restrictions on abortion protests
Morrison v. Olsonindependent counsel's office
Thompson v. Oklahoma8th Amendment; cruel and unusual punishment; capital punishment for juveniles under 16
Arizona v. Youngbloodstate's failure to preserve evidence in a criminal case, absent bad faith, is not a due process violation
Beech Aircraft Corp. v. RaineyPortions of investigatory reports otherwise admissible under Federal Rule of Evidence 803 are not inadmissible merely because they state a conclusion or opinion
Mistretta v. United StatesUnited States Sentencing Commission, separation of powers
Florida v. Rileyaerial surveillance and the Fourth Amendment
City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co.Affirmative action, constitutionality of minority business set-aside programs for municipal contracts
Bonito Boats, Inc. v. Thunder Craft Boats, Inc.state anti-plug molding law struck down under preemption doctrine for interfering with federal patent law
DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Serviceschild welfare department's failure to protect a child from known child abuse does not violate due process
Teague v. Lanenew constitutional rules do not generally apply retroactively to cases on collateral review
Blanton v. North Las VegasJury trial is unnecessary for petty offenses
Skinner v. Railway Labor Executives Associationrequiring drug tests for railroad employees is not an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment
National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raabrequiring drug tests for customs inspectors is not an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment
Board of Estimate of City of New York v. MorrisNew York City Board of Estimate representation scheme was held to violate Equal Protection Clause; local government districts must conform to "one person, one vote"
Schmuck v. United StatesScope of mail fraud statute; proper test for lesser included offense
United States Department of Justice v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressFBI rap sheets may not be disclosed to third parties under the Freedom of Information Act
Davis v. MichiganIntergovernmental immunity prohibits state taxation of federal pensions if state pensions are tax-exempt.
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians v. Holyfieldheld that the Indian Child Welfare Act governed the adoption of Indian children, and clarified the jurisdiction of the tribal court
Graham v. Connorstandard for claims for violations of the Fourth Amendment
Rodriguez de Quijas v. Shearson/American Express Inc.Private securities fraud claims under Securities Act of 1933 arbitrable; Wilko v. Swan overruled
Lauro Lines s.r.l. v. Chasser et al.interlocutory appeals; forum selection
Finley v. United Statespendent party jurisdiction, later overturned by statute
Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atoniostandard of evidence for disparate impact employment discrimination cases
Hernandez v. CommissionerScientology courses do not qualify as charitable deductions under the Internal Revenue Code
Community For Creative Non-Violence v. Reidcopyright, work for hire
Martin v. Wilkscivil procedure in employment affirmative action
Will v. Michigan Dept. of State PoliceStates and their officials acting in their official capacity are not persons under Section 1983
Texas v. Johnsonfreedom of speech
Ward v. Rock Against Racismfreedom of speech, excessive noise
Granfinanciera v. NordbergSeventh Amendment right to jury trials in bankruptcy proceedings
Penry v. LynaughEighth Amendment permits executing the mentally retarded; overruled by Atkins v. Virginia
Stanford v. KentuckyEighth Amendment permits executing offenders who were 16 or 17 years old at the time of the offense; overruled by Roper v. Simmons
Webster v. Reproductive Health Servicesstate funding for abortion rights
County of Allegheny v. ACLUholiday displays and state endorsement of religion
University of Pennsylvania v. EEOCpeer review privilege not required by Federal Rules of Evidence or First Amendment
Commissioner v. Indianapolis Power & Light Co.customer deposits constituting taxable income to a utility company
FW/PBS v. City of Dallasregulation of "sexually oriented businesses"
Tafflin v. Levittstate court jurisdiction over civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims
Sullivan v. Zebleydetermination of SSI benefits for children
Washington v. Harperpermissibility of involuntary treatment of psychotic inmates
United States v. Verdugo-Urquidezsearch and seizure of nonresident alien in foreign country
Chauffeurs, Teamsters, and Helpers Local No. 391 v. Terryscope of 7th Amendment right to jury trial in civil cases
Employment Division v. Smithreligious freedom with respect to drug use
Missouri v. Jenkinspower of federal courts to order taxation by state or local governments
Osborne v. Ohiostates have the power to ban possession of child pornography without violating the First Amendment
Stewart v. Abendrights of the successor of a copyright interest
Grady v. Corbindouble jeopardy and subsequent prosecutions
Taylor v. United Statesdefinition of "burglary" under certain sentence enhancement provisions of the federal criminal code
Burnham v. Superior Court of Californiaphysical presence as a requirement for personal jurisdiction
Duro v. ReinaIndian tribes have no jurisdiction over nonmember Indians
Westside School District v. MergensBible study clubs in schools
United States v. Eichmanfreedom of speech
Perpich v. Department of DefenseCongressional powers over U.S. National Guard
Eli Lilly & Co. v. Medtronic, Inc.premarketing activity conducted to gain approval of a device under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is exempt from a finding of patent infringement
Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co.First Amendment and defamation—no "opinion privilege"
Illinois v. RodriguezFourth Amendment, "co-occupant consent rule"
Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Healthincompetent persons may not refuse medical treatment under the 14th Amendment
Hodgson v. Minnesotarequiring parental notification for abortion is constitutional with a judicial bypass provision
Walton v. ArizonaCapital punishment and sentencing procedure, partially overruled by Ring v. Arizona
Maryland v. Craigthe right of criminal defendants to confront witnesses
Perry v. Louisianaforcibly medicating a death row inmate with a mental disorder in order to make sure he is competent to be executed is impermissible
Cheek v. United Statesmistake of law is a valid defense to criminal tax evasion because of mens rea
Board of Ed. of Oklahoma City Public Schools v. Dowellcase "hasten the end of federal court desegregation orders.
Oklahoma Tax Comm'n v. Citizen Band of Potawatomi Tribe of Okla.an Indian tribe was not subject to state sales tax for sales to tribal members
Feist Publications v. Rural Telephone Service Co.minimal quantum of creativity is required for copyright protection
Cottage Savings Ass'n v. Commissionerincome tax consequences of mortgage interest exchange, examination of the consequences of the Savings and Loan crisis
Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shuteenforcement of forum selection clauses
County of Riverside v. McLaughlinsuspects arrested without a warrant must be brought into court for a probable cause determination within 48 hours
Rust v. Sullivangovernment is not required to fund abortion
Hernandez v. New Yorkprosecutor may use peremptory challenge against bilingual Latino jurors based on his doubts about the ability of such jurors to defer to the official translation of Spanish-language testimony
Lehnert v. Ferris Faculty Associationunions may compel contributions from nonmembers only for the costs of performing its duties as exclusive bargaining agent
California v. Acevedopolice may search a container in a car without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe it contains contraband
Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete CompanyBatson's prohibition on race-based use of peremptory challenges applies in civil trials
Connecticut v. DoehrConnecticut state statute that authorizes prejudgment attachment of real estate without prior notice or hearing violated the 14th Amendment right to due process
Toibb v. Radloffholding that individual debtors may file for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
McNeil v. Wisconsindifferences between the rights secured by the Fifth Amendment and the Sixth Amendment
Florida v. Bostickrandom bus searches routinely conducted pursuant to passenger's consent
Barnes v. Glen Theatre, Inc.First Amendment and the restriction of nude dancing
Cohen v. Cowles Media Co.First Amendment, freedom of the press
Payne v. Tennesseeadmissibility of victim impact statements, stare decisis could be disregarded where fairness to victim's rights
had priority over the demands of consistency in the common law.
Peretz v. United Statesrole of magistrate judges in jury selection in a felony trial
Harmelin v. Michiganlife imprisonment for cocaine possession
Simon & Schuster v. Crime Victims Boardholding that New York's Son of Sam law violated the First Amendment
Immigration and Naturalization Service v. DohertyU.S. Attorney General has broad discretion to reopen deportation proceedings
INS v. Elias-Zacariasasylum on account of political opinion must be based on the refugee's political opinion
Lechmere, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Boardemployer can exclude nonemployee union organizers from private company property
Hudson v. McMillianexcessive force against prison inmates, 8th Amendment
INDOPCO, Inc. v. CommissionerExpenditures incurred by a target corporation in the course of a friendly takeover are nondeductible capital expenditures under the Internal Revenue Code
United States v. Felixconviction of a defendant for a crime and for a conspiracy to commit the same offense does not create double jeopardy
United States Department of Commerce v. Montanaformula used for reapportionment
Jacobson v. United Statesentrapment occurs when government creates predisposition to commit offense where it did not exist
Foucha v. Louisianacriteria for the continued involuntary commitment of an individual who had been found not guilty by reason of insanity
Riggins v. NevadaForced psychiatric medication during trial violated defendant's rights under Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments
Quill Corp. v. North DakotaRequiring out-of-state mail order vendor to collect use tax unconstitutionally burdened interstate commerce
United States v. Thompson-Center Arms Companytaxation of firearms
Lujan v. Defenders of WildlifeStanding in a suit to enforce the Endangered Species Act
United States v. Alvarez-Machainapplication of the Ker-Frisbie doctrine
Morgan v. IllinoisA defendant facing the death penalty may challenge for cause a prospective juror who would automatically vote to impose the death penalty in every case
Georgia v. McCollumstandard on peremptory challenges from Batson v. Kentucky applied to criminal defendant
Gade v. National Solid Wastes Management Associationfederal preemption of state labor safety laws
Forsyth County, Georgia v. The Nationalist Movement1st Amendment protection and police protection
New York v. United Statesthe take title provision of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Amendments Act of 1985 violated the 10th Amendment
Wisconsin Department of Revenue v. William Wrigley, Jr., Co.permissible scope of taxation of out-of-state corporations doing business within a particular state.
R. A. V. v. City of St. Paulfighting words, hate speech
Lee v. WeismanFirst Amendment, establishment of religion
Planned Parenthood v. Caseyabortion; reaffirming the "core holding" of Roe v. Wade
United States v. Fordicesegregation of colleges and universities
Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Councilper se rule of takings clause
Soldal v. Cook CountyFourth Amendment protects property as well as privacy interests, even absent a search or an arrest
Commissioner v. Soliman"principal place of business" under the Internal Revenue Code
Nixon v. United Statesjudicial impeachment, political question doctrine
Bray v. Alexandria Women's Health ClinicCivil Rights Act of 1871 could not be used to halt blockades of abortion clinics
Herrera v. Collinsclaim of actual innocence is not grounds for federal habeas corpus relief
Spectrum Sports, Inc. v. McQuillanquantum of proof required for a claim of attempted monopolization under § 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act
Shaw v. Renoappropriateness of considering race in redistricting
Reno v. Floresprocedures for detaining juvenile aliens awaiting deportation
Saudi Arabia v. Nelsonjurisdiction in an action based upon a "commercial activity" under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
Cincinnati v. Discovery Network, Inc.First Amendment protections against restrictions on distributing handbills
United States Department of Justice v. LandanoFreedom of Information Act and confidentiality
Mertens v. Hewitt AssociatesPreemption, non-fiduciary liability under ERISA
Wisconsin v. Mitchellenhanced sentencing for hate crimes and the First Amendment
Church of Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeahanimal cruelty, freedom of religion
Minnesota v. Dickersonseizure of contraband during stop & frisk
Lamb's Chapel v. Center Moriches Union Free School Districtaccess by religious groups to public school facilities
South Dakota v. Bourlandan Indian tribes hunting and fishing rights were terminated on land the Federal government acquired for a reservoir
Sale v. Haitian Centers Councilillegal immigration
Godinez v. Morancompetency standard for pleading guilty or waiving the right to counsel
is the same as the competency standard for standing trial
Alexander v. United StatesRICO's forfeiture provision does not violate the First Amendment
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticalsfederal judges as gatekeepers for allowing expert witnesses to testify in trials; see also Daubert Standard
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Californiaapplication of Sherman Antitrust Act to foreign companies
Fogerty v. Fantasyattorney's fees in copyright litigation
Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.copyright, commercial fair use is possible, parody
Oregon Waste Systems, Inc. v. Department of Environmental Quality of Ore.Commerce Clause
J.E.B. v. Alabama ex rel. T.B.peremptory jury challenges based on sex violate equal protection clause
Central Bank of Denver v. First Interstate Bank of Denverprivate plaintiffs may not maintain an aiding and abetting lawsuit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Landgraf v. USI Film Productsretroactive application of statutory amendments effective while cases are pending in court
C&A Carbone, Inc v. Town of ClarkstownDormant Commerce Clause
Waters v. ChurchillDue process rights of public employees in workplace when alleging violations of First Amendment rights
PUD No. 1 of Jefferson County v. Washington Department of Ecologyinterpretation of §401 of the Clean Water Act
Farmer v. Brennancivil liability under the Eighth Amendment for rape of a transgender prison inmate
Dolan v. City of TigardFifth Amendment takings clause
Turner Broadcasting v. Federal Communications Commissionupholding must-carry rules against cable television provider's First Amendment challenge
Board of Education of Kiryas Joel Village School District v. Grumetschool district coinciding with religious community
Madsen v. Women's Health Center, Inc.first amendment, restrictions on abortion protests
United Mine Workers of America v. Bagwellconstitutional limitations on the contempt powers of courts
United States v. Shabanielements of criminal conspiracy
United States v. X-Citement Video, Inc.conviction under federal child pornography laws requires proof that the defendant knew the subjects were minors
Schlup v. DeloStandard of proof required for a habeas corpus petition to reopen a case in light of new evidence of innocence
Arizona v. EvansExclusionary rule does not require suppressing evidence obtained through good-faith reliance on a search warrant that contains a clerical error
Qualitex Co. v. Jacobson Products Co., Inc.color trademarks are appropriate subject matter under the Lanham Act
Plaut v. Spendthrift Farm, Inc.separation of powers and finality of judgments
McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Commissionanonymous campaign literature under the First Amendment
United States v. Lopezinterstate commerce, gun-free school zones
U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thorntonpreventing states from enacting term limits to the US House and Senate
First Options v. Kaplanindependent judicial review of arbitration clause
Adarand Constructors v. Peñaconstitutionality of race-based set-asides
Witte v. United Statesusing "relevant conduct", as defined by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, at sentencing does not violate double jeopardy principles
Hurley v. Irish-American Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Group of BostonFirst Amendment freedom of association as applied to a private parade organizer seeking to exclude a group inconsistent with its stated message
Florida Bar v. Went For It, Inc.under the commercial speech doctrine of the First Amendment, states may forbid lawyers from directly soliciting personal injury cases for short periods of time after an accident or a disaster
Vernonia School District 47J v. Actonconstitutionality of public school drug testing; Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments
Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board v. Pinnettedisplay of religious symbols on government property
Rosenberger v. University of Virginiadiscrimination by state universities against student religious organizations
Miller v. Johnsonracial gerrymandering
Bailey v. United Statesmeaning of "use" in federal statute imposing a five-year prison sentence on anyone who "uses" a firearm during or in relation to a drug crime or a crime of violence
Lotus Dev. Corp. v. Borland Int'l, Inc.scope of software copyrights
Behrens v. Pelletierappeal over ruling on qualified immunity
Hercules, Inc. v. United Statesliability for producing Agent Orange
Bennis v. Michiganheld that innocent owner defense is not constitutionally mandated by Fourteenth Amendment Due Process in cases of civil forfeiture
Seminole Tribe v. FloridaArticle I and the 11th Amendment
Markman v. Westview Instruments, Inc.claim construction of patents
44 Liquormart, Inc. v. State of Rhode Islandrestrictions on commercial speech
BMW of North America, Inc. v. Gorewhether punitive damages are limited by substantive due process; 14th Amendment
Smiley v. CitibankCredit card late fees can be considered interest and thus not subject to regulation by states other than those of bank's location when charged by national banks.
Romer v. Evansequal protection limitation on forbidding elimination of discrimination on the basis of homosexuality
Jaffee v. Redmondfederal evidentiary privilege for medical confidentiality
Gasperini v. Center For Humanities, Inc.7th Amendment, modern interpretation of the Erie doctrine
United States v. Virginiaseparate but equal gender discrimination
Ohio v. Robinetteinforming motorists that a traffic stop has ended and the motorist is "free to go" is not required under the Fourth Amendment
Caterpillar, Inc. v. Lewisdiversity of citizenship must exist at the time of entry of judgment
M.L.B. v. S.L.J.states must provide transcripts to poor litigants wishing to appeal adverse parental termination decisions
Old Chief v. United Statesadmitting evidence of prior convictions and the danger of "unfair prejudice" under Rule 403 of the Federal Rules of Evidence
Schenck v. Pro-Choice Network of Western New Yorkprotesters at abortion clinics
Auer v. RobbinsFLSA and overtime pay of police officers
Warner-Jenkinson Company, Inc. v. Hilton Davis Chemical Co.patent law, doctrine of equivalents
Clinton v. JonesExecutive privilege and immunity
Agostini v. Feltonreexamination of Establishment Clause jurisprudence as it applies schools
Kansas v. Hendricksprocedures for involuntary indefinite civil commitment of dangerous persons
City of Boerne v. Floresscope of Congressional enforcement power under § 5 of the 14th Amendment
Washington v. Glucksbergconstitutionality of state law forbidding assisted suicide
Vacco v. Quillright to die and assisted suicide
Raines v. Byrdline item veto, legal standing; redirects to Clinton v. City of New York
Printz, Sheriff/Coroner, Ravalli County, Montana v. United Statesbackground checks before purchasing handguns
Reno v. American Civil Liberties Unionfree speech, obscenity, CDA
State Oil Co. v. Khanrule of reason applied to vertical maximum price fixing, overturned Albrecht v. Herald Co.
Alaska v. Native Village of Venetie Tribal Governmentnative rights over tribal lands
NCUA v. First National Bank & Trustintent of Congress w.r.t. the Federal Credit Union Act of 1934
Lexecon Inc. v. Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerachpretrial procedures in multi-district litigation
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Servicesapplicability of sexual harassment laws to same sex harassment
Quality King Distributors Inc., v. L'anza Research International Inc.application of first-sale doctrine of U.S. copyright law to reimported goods
Almendarez-Torres v. United Statesprior convictions used to enhance a sentence need not be proved to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt
Feltner v. Columbia Pictures Television, Inc.Seventh Amendment right to jury trial in a copyright infringement case
Breard v. Greenecriminal defendant could not raise a defense under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations on federal habeas corpus review
Miller v. Albrightcitizenship of a child born outside the United States to a citizen father and an alien mother
Stewart v. Martinez-Villarealproper timing of a claim under Ford v. Wainwright, regarding competency to be executed, in federal habeas proceedings
Kiowa Tribe of Okla. v. Manufacturing Technologies, Inc.an Indian tribe is entitled to sovereign immunity to contract lawsuits, whether made on or off the reservation
County of Sacramento v. Lewisliability of police under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for causing death during high-speed chases
Federal Election Commission v. Akinsstanding conferred by statute
United States v. Bajakajianexcessive fines
Swidler & Berlin v. United Statesdeath of an attorney's client does not terminate the attorney–client privilege
Clinton v. City of New Yorkconstitutionality of the Line Item Veto
Eastern Enterprises v. ApfelSubstantive Due Process, Economic Liberties
National Endowment for the Arts v. Finley1st amendment, government funding
Bragdon v. Abbottapplication of the Americans with Disabilities Act to an asymptomatic HIV patient
Marquez v. Screen Actors Guild Inc.union shop contracts
Pfaff v. Wells Electronics, Inc.on-sale bar of United States patent law
Knowles v. Iowasearch subsequent to a traffic citation without consent
Department of Commerce et al. v. United States House of Representatives et al.Census figures adjusted for undercount based on sampling may not be used for Congressional apportionment
Holloway v. United Statesfederal carjacking statute applies to carjacking crimes committed by defendants with the "conditional intent" of harming drivers who resist the highjacker.
Federal Republic of Germany v. United Statesapplication of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations to death penalty cases
Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichaelnon-scientists as expert witnesses in federal trials
Minnesota v. Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indiansusufructuary rights of Native Americans on certain lands
Jones v. United Statessubsections of federal carjacking statute define separate crimes subject to Sixth Amendment jury trial requirement
Wyoming v. Houghtonwarrantless search of a passenger's container capable of holding the object of a search for which there is probable cause is not justified under the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment
Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Aguirre-Aguirreapplication of Chevron deference standard to Board of Immigration Appeals actions
Saenz v. Roewelfare benefits to new state citizens and the right to travel
Hunt v. Cromartiegerrymandering
Chicago v. Moralesloitering as gang activity
Olmstead v. L.C.undue institutionalization of mental patients violates Americans With Disabilities Act
Florida Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Board v. College Savings Banksovereign immunity of the States
College Savings Bank v. Florida Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Boardsovereign immunity of the States
Alden v. Mainesovereign immunity of the States
Kimel v. Florida Board of RegentsCongress's enforcement powers under the Fourteenth Amendment do not extend to the abrogation of state sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment where the discrimination is rationally based on age
Illinois v. Wardlowreasonable suspicion for a Terry stop
Reno v. Condonupholding the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 against a Tenth Amendment challenge
Friends of the Earth, Inc. v. Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc.standing, mootness, "voluntary cessation"
Nixon v. Shrink Missouri Government PACcampaign contributions to state political parties
Rice v. Cayetanorace-based voting restrictions for state government offices
FDA v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.administrative agency power over an area heavily regulated by Congress
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System v. Southworthcompulsory student fees to support political campus groups; 1st Amendment
Christensen v. Harris Countycounty's policy of requiring that employees schedule time off so that they do not accrue time off was not prohibited by the Fair Labor Standards Act
United States v. Morrisonlimits of Congress's power under the commerce clause
United States v. Playboy Entertainment Groupscrambling of adult material on cable channels; 1st Amendment
United States v. Hubbellcriminal charges based on subpeonaed documents
Troxel v. Granvillefundamental rights of parents to raise their children, third-party visitation rights
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doeprayer in public schools
Crosby v. National Foreign Trade Councilfederal preemption of state foreign trade regulation
Dickerson v. United Stateslegislative abrogation of Miranda right
Apprendi v. New JerseyJuries must decide all elements of a crime beyond reasonable doubt
California Democratic Party v. Jonesfreedom of association and political primary elections
Boy Scouts of America v. Daleright of free association, homosexuality
Stenberg v. Carhart"late term" or "partial birth" abortions
City of Indianapolis v. Edmonduse of dogs at random traffic stops
Eastern Associated Coal Corp. v. Mine Workerspublic policy considerations do not require courts to refuse to enforce an arbitration award ordering an employer to reinstate an employee truck driver who twice tested positive for marijuana
Bush v. Gorevote recounts in presidential election, the only court decision to determine the winner of a presidential election
Brentwood Academy v. Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Ass’nexpansion of state action to include "public entwinement"
Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama v. GarrettEleventh Amendment sovereign immunity and Equal Protection in a disability case
Whitman v. American Trucking Associations, Inc.determining the scope of the EPA's power to set air quality standards
Semtek International Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp.res judicata effect of federal judgments in state court
TrafFix Devices, Inc. v. Marketing Displays, Inc.trademark protection for patented designs
Ferguson v. City of Charlestonprivate hospitals that test pregnant women for drugs without their consent and then turn the results over to the police violate the Fourth Amendment
Egelhoff v. Egelhoffpreemption of state law by ERISA
Texas v. CobbSixth Amendment right to counsel is "offense specific," it does not necessarily extend to offenses that are "factually related" to those that have actually been charged
Easley v. Cromartieracial discrimination, gerrymandering
Alexander v. Sandovalno private right of action for disparate impact under Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964
Atwater v. City of Lago Vista-
C & L Enterprises, Inc. v. Citizen Band Potawatomi Tribe of Okla.Tribal sovereign immunity, waiver by contract to arbitration
Cooper Industries v. Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.The correct standard of review to use on appeals for excessive punitive damages
Rogers v. Tennesseedue process, "year and a day rule" in murder cases
United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperativenecessity defense under the Controlled Substances Act for medical use of marijuana
Bartnicki v. VopperFirst Amendment and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act
PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martinthe Americans with Disabilities Act allows reasonable accommodations of handicaps in professional golf
Kyllo v. United Statesdefining 'search' under the 4th Amendment with respect to heat sensors
Good News Club v. Milford Central Schoolfree speech, establishment clause
Saucier v. Katzqualified immunity of a police officer to a civil rights case brought through a Bivens action
United States v. Mead Corp.Court declines to extend Chevron doctrine to U.S. Customs Service decisions
Immigration and Naturalization Service v. St. CyrThe Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, and their effect on habeas corpus petitions
New York Times Co. v. Tasinicopyright in databases
Palazzolo v. Rhode IslandFifth Amendment takings clause
Correctional Services Corp. v. Maleskocivil rights lawsuits against privately run prisons
Chickasaw Nation v. United StatesIndian tribes are liable for Federal taxes on gambling revenue
United States v. Knightswarrantless searches of probationers
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. v. Williamsmeaning of the phrase "substantially impairs" under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Kansas v. Craneas-applied challenge to Kansas' involuntary indefinite civil commitment of dangerous persons, different result from Kansas v. Hendricks
Owasso Independent School District v. Falvopeer grading does not violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Ashcroft v. Free Speech CoalitionFirst Amendment protection for simulated child pornography
Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agencysubstantive due process, takings clause
City of Los Angeles v. Alameda Bookszoning of adult bookstores
Festo Corp. v. Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki Co.prosecution history estoppel
McKune v. Lilemandatory treatment for imprisoned sex offenders does not violate the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination
Watchtower Society v. Village of Strattondoor-to-door religious advocacy and the First Amendment
Gonzaga University v. DoeFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act does not create a right which is enforceable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Atkins v. Virginiaimposing the death penalty on the mentally retarded; overruling Penry v. Lynaugh
Rush Prudential HMO, Inc. v. Moranno preemption of Illinois insurance statute under ERISA
Utah v. Evansuse of statistical sampling in the decennial census
Harris v. United StatesSixth Amendment does not require a jury determination of facts necessary to support the minimum punishment for using or carrying a firearm during or in relation to a drug crime or a crime of violence under
Ring v. ArizonaSixth Amendment requires that aggravating factors necessary for eligibility for a death sentence must be found by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt; overruling Walton v. Arizona in part
Zelman v. Simmons-Harrisconstitutionality of school voucher program
Hope v. Pelzeruse of the hitching post in prisons is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment
Republican Party of Minnesota v. Whiteelection of state judges, freedom of speech
Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County v. Earlsconstitutionality of drug testing of high school students who participate in competitive interscholastic activities
Sattazahn v. Pennsylvaniathe Double Jeopardy Clause does not forbid seeking the death penalty after an acquittal on first-degree murder charges
Barnhart v. Peabody Coal Co.Social Security benefit assignment for coal industry workers
Eldred v. Ashcroftextending the duration of the term of copyright under U.S. law
Scheidler v. National Organization for Womenapplying RICO to activities of abortion clinic protesters
Moseley v. V Secret Catalogue, Inc.claims of trademark dilution require proof of actual dilution
United States v. White Mountain Apache Tribethe Federal government has a duty to maintain land held in trust for an Indian tribe
United States v. Navajo Nationcompensation for modification a lease of mining rights to land on an Indian reservation
Connecticut Dept. of Public Safety v. Doeholding that Connecticut's sex offender registration statute did not violate due process clause
Ewing v. CaliforniaCalifornia's Three strikes law is not cruel and unusual punishment
Lockyer v. AndradeCalifornia's Three strikes law is not cruel and unusual punishment
Smith v. Doeretroactive application of sex offender registry program is not an ex post facto law
Virginia v. Blackconstitutionality of laws forbidding cross burning for purposes of intimidation
State Farm v. Campbelldue process limits on punitive damages
Nevada Department of Human Resources v. HibbsFamily and Medical Leave Act of 1993 validly abrogated state sovereign immunity
Dastar Corp. v. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp."reverse passing off" and trademark cannot extend rights to previously copyrighted works now in the public domain
Entergy Louisiana, Inc. v. Louisiana Public Service Commissionfederal preemption of FERC-approved tariff over state agency order
Sell v. United StatesForced psychiatric medication by lower federal courts is permissible under some circumstances
United States v. American Library AssociationCongressional requirement that libraries install web-filtering software held not to violate First Amendment
Gratz v. Bollingerracial discrimination, affirmative action, equal protection
Grutter v. Bollingerracial discrimination, affirmative action, equal protection
American Insurance Association v. GaramendiCalifornia state insurance statute struck down for interfering with Presidential foreign policy
Wiggins v. Smithineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing
Lawrence v. Texasfinding laws restricting sodomy between consenting adults unconstitutional; overruling Bowers v. Hardwick
McConnell v. FECFirst Amendment; political speech
Verizon Communications v. Law Offices of Curtis V. Trinko, LLPthe Sherman Antitrust Act and requirements of telecommunications companies under the Telecommunications Act of 1996
Illinois v. Lidsteraccident investigation checkpoints do not violate the Fourth Amendment
Fellers v. United Statesonce judicial proceedings have been initiated against a defendant, police officers cannot elicit information from the defendant without the defendant's counsel present
Doe v. Chaogovernmental violation of privacy rights
Locke v. Daveya religion clauses case upholding a Washington state scholarship program which excluded funding devotional studies.
Crawford v. Washingtonprior testimony exception to hearsay in criminal trials, Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses; abrogating Ohio v. Roberts
National Archives and Records Administration v. Favishavailability of death-scene images under the Freedom of Information Act over the objection of family members; investigation into the suicide of Vince Foster
United States v. Flores-Montanoreasonableness of removing a gas tank from a vehicle crossing the border under the Fourth Amendment
Vieth v. Jubelirerjusticiability of suit to enjoin gerrymandering
Tennessee v. LaneCongress's power under the 14th amendment, section 5; Americans With Disabilities Act
Nelson v. Campbellchallenging lethal injection protocols under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Republic of Austria v. Altmannretroactive application of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
Central Laborers' Pension Fund v. Heinzan ambiguity in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
Department of Transportation v. Public CitizenPresidential foreign affairs and foreign trade actions
Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdowvalidity of “under God” in Pledge of Allegiance; standing to bring suit on another’s behalf
United States v. Dominguez Benitezappellate review standard for violations of Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure governing the taking of guilty pleas
Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevadaconstitutionality of state law requiring citizens to identify themselves to police
Aetna Health Inc. v. DavilaERISA's effect on federal jurisdiction of cases involving utilization review
Intel Corp. v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.foreign tribunals
Blakely v. Washingtonjury must find all elements of a criminal sentence beyond a reasonable doubt
Schriro v. Summerlinretroactively applying the rule set in Ring v. Arizona that a jury must find the aggravating factors in a capital murder case
Rumsfeld v. Padilladetention of American citizens
Rasul v. Bushjurisdiction over foreign nationals detained in Guantanamo Bay
Hamdi v. Rumsfelddetention of American citizens
Missouri v. SeibertMissouri's practice of interrogating suspects without reading them a Miranda warning, then reading them the warning and asking them to repeat their confession is unconstitutional
Leocal v. AshcroftDUI is not a "crime of violence" requiring deportation of an alien
Koons Buick, Inc. v. NighTruth in Lending Act imposes a $1000 limit on statutory damages for violations of the Act involving personal-property loans.
KP Permanent Make-Up, Inc. v. Lasting Impression I, Inc.fair use defense to a trademark infringement action does not require proof that there is no likelihood of confusing the marks
United States v. Bookerapplying Blakely v. Washington to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Clark v. Martinezdetention of aliens awaiting deportation
Illinois v. Caballes4th Amendment search and seizure
Commissioner v. BanksWhether or not the portion of a money judgment or settlement paid to a taxpayer's attorney under a contingent-fee agreement is income to the taxpayer for federal income tax purposes.
Johnson v. Californiaproper standard for reviewing constitutional race-discrimination claim in sorting prison inmates
Roper v. Simmonsimposing the death penalty on juvenile murderers; overruling Stanford v. Kentucky
Cherokee Nation of Okla. v. Leavitta Federal contract with an Indian tribe is binding, even if Congress did not appropriate funds
Tenet v. Doeenforceability of contracts between the government and spies
Shepard v. United Statesproving prior convictions obtained through guilty pleas under Taylor v. United States
City of Sherrill v. Oneida Indian Nation of N. Y.the repurchase of tribal land by an Indian tribe does not restore tribal sovereignty to the land
Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Saudi Basic Industries Corp.state court decisions and the application of the Rooker-Feldman doctrine
Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Broudostandard for pleading loss causation in a securities fraud claim
Small v. United Statesresolution of split appeals court decisions on inclusion of foreign courts in the term "any court"
Granholm v. Healdinterstate shipment of wine under the Dormant Commerce Clause
Deck v. Missourishackling a defendant during the penalty phase of a capital murder trial
Arthur Andersen LLP v. United Stateslegality of document destruction in the face of likely government investigation
Cutter v. Wilkinsonreligious freedom for prison inmates
Tory v. Cochrandefamation, enjoinment of speech; continuity of injunction after death
Gonzales v. Raichlegitimacy of using marijuana as a medicine, and power of the federal government to regulate intrastate activities
Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd.applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act to foreign-held companies
Merck KGaA v. Integra Lifesciences I, Ltd.applicability of patents in preclinical studies
Wilkinson v. Austindue process requirements for placing prisoners in Supermax prisons
Miller-El v. Dretkeclarification of Batson v. Kentucky standard for peremptory challenges
Kelo v. City of New Londoneminent domain; takings of private property for private development
Van Orden v. Perrylegality of a Ten Commandments display
Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzalesliability of police departments under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for failing to respond to domestic violence calls
McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentuckyconstitutionality of a Ten Commandments display; potential reformulation of the Lemon test
MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd.Copyright infringement in P2P file-sharing; re-examination of Sony Corp. v. Universal City Studios
National Cable and Telecomm. Assn v. Brand X Internet Servicesallowing small internet service providers to lease bandwidth from privately owned coaxial cable lines