A question over a piece of property owned by one, yet deemed protected by the EPA prompted a court case in search of due process and protection of property rights. Find out more about the case and the process through this lesson plan.

PBS offers a summary of the landmark Supreme Court case of Schenck v. U.S. which dealt with when an individual's free speech rights under the First Amendment presented a "clear and present danger." This case has since been overturned.

In 1901 a deadly smallpox epidemic tore through the Northeast, prompting the Boston and Cambridge boards of health to order the vaccination of all residents. But some refused to get the shot, claiming the vaccine order violated their...

PBS provides a detailed overview of the landmark Supreme Court case of Griswold v. Connecticut which dealt with the right to marital privacy. The opinion was written by Justice William Douglas.

This site acts as a short introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Biographies and photos are available for current and past Justices of the Supreme Court through links on this site. From these links more in-depth bios are...

An in-depth discussion on the constitutionality of the Social Security Act and the 1937 Supreme Court decisions that helped settle it.

This resource provides information about the Joseph Burstyn v. Wilson Supreme Court case.

The Supreme Court presents an image of authority. Here you can find what symbols, objects, and architecture are used to create that look of authority in the highest court in the United States.

An outstanding interactive graphic that allows you to explore many aspects of the Supreme Court. You may view historic cases and how specific justices voted, research the opinions, rulings and background of John Roberts, and delve into...

The official site for the Supreme Court of the United States provides information on the dockets, the rules, and the opinions of the Court. Also of interest is the information on the Supreme Court judges and on the building itself. Be...

During the Progressive Era many state laws were passed that dealt with regulation of working conditions. Read about the Supreme Court history in judging the constitutionality of these laws.

PBS' series on the Supreme Court covers several landmark cases, perhaps the most controversial of which is Roe v. Wade. Read about the case here, the reasons for the ruling that was made, and the exceptions to the ruling.

This essay describes the legal questions which faced both courts on whether American Indians owned their land, deserved tribal sovereignty, or constituted a foreign nation. The author describes how the Supreme Court affected Indian...

A lengthy biography of Supreme Court justice, Stephen G. Breyer. Read about the influences in his life, his education, and his experience before joining the Supreme Court. Site also offers a recounting of court opinions in which he has...

From a PBS series about the Supreme Court, Plessy v. Ferguson is considered one of the landmark cases in the court's first 100 years. Read about the background of this important case, read about the thinking of the majority of the court...

In this tutorial, students learn about the Supreme Court and look at two famous cases to see the impact that its decisions have had on the rights of Americans.

This article from a scholarly magazine from Davidson College outlines the legislation proposed and often passed that reflected nativist tenets, especially in state legislatures. Read how decisions of the Supreme Court found most of this...

An article about the Supreme Court ending a ban on the sale of violent video games. There are also links to other related items such as a classroom activity and information about the revolution of video games.

The Supreme Court is the highest in the land. It has nine members and decides whether laws are unconstitutional. It handles appeals from federal courts or state supreme courts. Learn more about how it works and some famous Justices.

Got a project involving the Supreme Court? Need to learn about it for a test? Check out these 10 ways to learn about the Supreme Court.

Biographical account of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1981. She was the first woman to ever serve as a justice on the Supreme Court.

Biographical account of Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, Jr. appointed by Dwight Eisenhower in 1956. He was considered to be one of the most influential liberal justices to ever serve on the Supreme Court.

Aimed at younger students who are learning about the Supreme Court and the Justices who are appointed by the President. Briefly covered are the role of the justices, names of well-known justices, and how they serve. A series of learning...

An explanation of the Supreme Court decision in 1911 that broke up the monopoly of Standard Oil, charged with unreasonable restraint of trade. Read commentary that claimed that the decision did not really increase competition in the oil...