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1808 |
U.S. v. The William decision establishes the right of the federal government to seize Boston ships. |
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1830 |
Harvard College and Massachusetts General Hospital v. Francis Amory decision establishes the “prudent man”” rule.” |
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02/12/1837 |
Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge decision establishes powers of the states to promote economic development. |
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03/09/1841 |
United States v. The Amistad ruling frees enslaved people from Africa. |
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03/06/1857 |
Dred Scott v. Sandford decision denies freedom to a slave brought into a free territory. |
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1862 |
Amy Warwick decision approves seizure of ship as part of blockade of the Confederacy. |
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05/18/1896 |
Plessy v. Ferguson decision allows segregation in public schools. |
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03/28/1898 |
U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark decision establishes that children born in the U.S. are American citizens. |
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01/19/1903 |
Andrews v. Andrews decision confirms the right of states to establish requirements for marriages and divorce. |
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01/04/1904 |
Gonzalez v. Williams decision establishes that Puerto Ricans can enter the U.S. freely. |
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