1.Summarize the question in this case. Can a________do___________?
Describe the background; people in the case; what happened?
1.Summarize the basic 2 sides of this case. provide examples
2.Explain why this is an important case for us to learn about, discuss, and argue in court.
1. Grutter v. Bollinger; and Amy Fischer vs. University of TEXAS , Affirmative Action: Can universities use race as a factor in admissions without violating the 14th amendment of the Constitution?
issues of diversity; top 10%; of a black h.s.
issues of diversity; top 10%; of a black h.s.
nAmy Fischer vs. University of TEXAS; white girl; overlooked for her white identity maritza, jerson, brandon, victor, raul, becky
2. Citizens United v. FEC Can the government limit campaign donations? Does a political action committee or group have the constitutional right to donate unlimited contributions to a political campaign? …JC.. Lucy, chayuth
National Federation of Independent Business v. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Supreme Court upheld most of President Barack Obama's healthcare law—aka Obamacare---a signature legislation of his first term, including the individual mandate, which requires that most Americans buy health insurance or pay a fee. The court ruled, 5–4, that the individual mandate is constitutional under Congress's taxing authority. ALEXIs
4. Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, which established a
formula for Congress to use when determining if a state or voting jurisdiction requires prior approval before changing its voting laws. Currently under Section 5 of mostly Southern—states with a history of discrimination must get clearance from Congress before changing voting rules to make sure racial minorities are not negatively affected. While the 5–4 decision did not invalidate Section 5, it made it toothless. Sofia, kevin
5. b. Reynolds Tobacco v. FDA; Can the FDA compel the Tobacco Industry to provide graphic imagery on cigarette packaging? 1..inform the public; 2. violates tobacco industry freedom of speech Gayanne, andrew, rebecca, javier, jannette.
6.Town of Greece v. Galloway; Legislative Prayer Is prayer at sessions of government bodies (legislative prayer) unconstitutional ? Do these prayers endorse religion? This case will consider Establishment Clause violations for the part forty years. VAL, Cat
7 .McCullen v. Coakley, Massachusett. Free Speech. Can a Massachusetts law creating a buffer zone around abortion clinics, in which no one can approachc a pregnant woman to offer her information or encouragement not to proceed with abortion , violates the First Amendment? Aron, max, Carlos, alma, kevin
8 Oklahoma v. Barber. Does life begin at conception? A ballot measure to the state constitution was struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Justices said it would ban access to abortions and that a fertilized human egg as a person is clearly unconstitutional. JAY, Leonor, diana
9. NSA Phone Surveillance: Could Be Headed For Supreme Court –kimberly, julian, jesus, angel, peter, kevin
nhttp://www.oyez.org/
9.See the Huffington Post
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