Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal court cases, and over state court cases that turn on questions of U.S. constitutional or federal law.

Marbury v. Madison

Morgan O'BrienAug 2, 2023

Marbury vs Madison, the Case of Judicial Review.

Loving v. Virginia

Morgan O'BrienJun 12, 2024American History, Black History, Civil Rights Movement, Supreme Court, Today In History

June 12, 1967, Loving v Virginia struck down a state law that banned intermarriage.

Dred Scott Decision

Morgan O'BrienMar 6, 2024American History, Black History, Supreme Court, Today In History

March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court.

Marbury v. Madison

Morgan O'BrienAug 2, 2023Featured, Supreme Court

Marbury vs Madison, the Case of Judicial Review.

Dred Scott v. Sandford

Morgan O'BrienJul 19, 2023Supreme Court

Dred Scott, the property case.

Gibbons v. Ogden

Morgan O'BrienJul 5, 2023Supreme Court

Gibbons v. Ogden: the Commerce Clause

McCulloch v. Maryland

Morgan O'BrienJun 21, 2023Supreme Court

McCulloch v. Maryland: Money Mismanagement

“Justices continue to think and can change. I am ever hopeful that if the court has a blind spot today, its eyes will be open tomorrow.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

RBG Sworn In

Morgan O'BrienAug 10, 2023

August 10, 1943, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as an Associate Supreme Court Justice.

Thurgood Marshall Nominated

Morgan O'BrienJun 13, 2024American History, Civil Rights Movement, Supreme Court, Today In History

June 13, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American nominated to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Justice Fortas Resigns

Morgan O'BrienMay 15, 2024American History, Supreme Court, Today In History

May 15, 1964, Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas resigned under threat of impeachment.

Marshall Sworn In

Morgan O'BrienOct 2, 2023American History, Black History, Civil Rights Movement, Supreme Court, Today In History

October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court.

“The Supreme Court, of course, has the responsibility of ensuring that our government never oversteps its proper bounds or violates the rights of individuals. But the Court must also recognize the limits on itself and respect the choices made by the American people.”

Elena Kagan

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Thurgood Marshall Nominated

Morgan O'BrienJun 13, 2024

June 13, 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American nominated to the Supreme Court.

Loving v. Virginia

Morgan O'BrienJun 12, 2024

June 12, 1967, Loving v Virginia struck down a state law that banned intermarriage.

Supreme Court Justice Fortas Resigns

Morgan O'BrienMay 15, 2024

May 15, 1964, Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas resigned under threat of impeachment.

Dred Scott Decision

Morgan O'BrienMar 6, 2024

March 6, 1857, the Dred Scott decision was handed down by the United States Supreme Court.

Marshall Sworn In

Morgan O'BrienOct 2, 2023

October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court.

Eileen Nearne

Morgan O'BrienSep 5, 2023

Eileen Nearne worked for the Special Operations Executive.

Susan Travers

Morgan O'BrienAug 31, 2023

Susan Travers was the only woman to be involved in the Battle of Bir Hakeim.

Lyudmila Pavlichenko

Morgan O'BrienAug 29, 2023

Lyudmila Pavlichenko was known as Lady Death because of her sniper skills.

Death Club

Morgan O'BrienAug 25, 2023

November 22, 1963, was a tragic day.

Matvey Kuzmin

Morgan O'BrienAug 24, 2023

Matvey Kuzmin was an 83-year-old farmer that ensured that German troops were ambushed.

How the Atom Bomb Worked

Morgan O'BrienAug 23, 2023

The science behind the atomic bomb is complex and multifaceted, involving a range of disciplines, from physics to chemistry to engineering. At its core, the

Lachhiman Gurung

Morgan O'BrienAug 22, 2023

Lachhiman Gurung was a hero of the British Indian Army.