1. Supreme Court rulings that reshaped American politics and society
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Supreme Court rulings that reshaped American politics and society

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Sweatt v. Painter 1950 Segregation at universities was unconstitutional.

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Which of the Supreme Court cases discussed do you think had the greatest impact?
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