Supreme Court rulings that reshaped American politics and society Warren Court Reforms Supreme Court rulings that reshaped American politics and society

Mendez v. Westminster School District 1947 Segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students into separate “Mexican schools” was unconstitutional.

Mapp v. Ohio 1961 Evidence obtained without a search warrant may not be used in state law criminal prosecutions in state courts.

Baker v. Carr 1962 Federal courts can hear lawsuits seeking to force state authorities to redraw electoral districts.

Brown v. Board of Education 1954 Segregation of public schools is unconstitutional.

Delgado v. Bastrop ISD 1948 Segregation of Mexican-American children was illegal in Texas.

Miranda v. Arizona 1966 Suspects must be informed of their constitutional rights to an attorney and against self-incrimination.

Gideon v. Wainwright 1963 States are required to provide counsel to represent defendants who are unable to afford to pay their own.

Hernandez v. Texas 1954 Mexican Americans formed a separate class from whites and blacks, and were entitled to protection under the 14th Amendment.

Engel v. Vitale 1962 Unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer in public schools.

White v. Regester 1973 Texas redistricting was discriminatory against different groups in various districts.

Tinker v. Des Moines 1969 Student’s constitutional rights are protected at schools.

Edgewood ISD v. Kirby 1984 Required changes in school finance to increase funding for students in poorer school districts.

Escobedo v. Illinois 1964 Criminal suspects have the right to counsel during police interrogations.

Roe v. Wade 1973 “Pro-choice” It is a woman’s right to have an abortion.

Sweatt v. Painter 1950 Segregation at universities was unconstitutional.

Explain your answer using no more than a paragraph (4-5 sentences) Which of the Supreme Court cases discussed do you think had the greatest impact? Explain your answer using no more than a paragraph (4-5 sentences)