Supreme Court Eras

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    Rehnquist Court

    Thw Rehnquist Court usually took a limited view of Congress powers under the commerce clause.
  • Texas v. Johnson

    Case where the court made a controversial decision about the first amendment in regards to flag burning
  • Lee v. Weisman

    Case that declared officially - santioned, student-led school prayers unconstitutional.
  • United States v. Lopez

    This case was an example of how the court usually took a limited view of Congress's power.
  • Stenberg v. Carhart

    This case voided laws prohibiting late-term abortions.
  • Bush v. Gore

    The most controversial decision made by the court.
  • Lawrence v. Texas

    Case struck down laws prohibiting sodomy
  • Grutter v. Bollinger

    Another controversial decision made by the Rehnquist Court.