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Civil Liberties Mind Map - Coggle Diagram
Civil Liberties Mind Map
Freedom of Religion
religion in education
Elk Grove School District v. Newdow (2004): Father was against daughter saying under god, but did not have grounds to bring because he did not have custody
Edwards v. Aguillard (1987): Law that said evolution needs to be teached with theories of creation is unconstitutional.
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Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972): Court ruled that parents' ability to practice their religion was more important than the state interest in education.
School activities
Zorach v. Clauson(1952): Court upheld law that allowed students to leave school for religious reasons.
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Abington School District v. Schempp (1963): Schools requiring students to read from bible is unconstitutional
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In Life
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Roth v. U.S. (1957): court decided ban was allowed since speech from mail was inappropriate and not wanted
Sherbert v. Verner (1963): Being fired for not going to work on a religious day is unconstitutional.
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Hobby Lobby v. Sebelius (Burwell) 2014: Court decided Hobby Lobby does not have to pay for anything if company believes it violates beliefs
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Due Process
Racial issues
Powell v. Alabama (1932): 9 black youths were sentenced to death in Alabama, however the court ruled that due process was violated and defendants were not given enough time to defend themselves.
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Drug Use
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Florida v. Bostick(1991): Allowed luggage to be search(gave consent), so not a violation of 4th amend.
Board of Education v.
Earls(2002): Schools conducting drug tests are allowed since school is just trying to prevent drug use
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Search/seize warrants
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Mapp v. Ohio(1961): all evidence acquired without a warrant and violated 4th amend. is inadmissible in court.
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Terry v. Ohio(1968): Such actions, like being searched, are allowed if actions are reasonable under 4th amend.
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Death penalty
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Roper v. Simmons(2005): Minors cannot be sentenced to death, considered cruel and unusual.
Use of evidence/rights
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Escobedo v. Illinois(1964): "Right to counsel" was violated since Escobedo was denied lawyer and anything he said could not be used against him.
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Nix v. Williams(1984): Court enacted inevitable discovery doctrine even though miranda rights were given after arrest, so evidence is valid
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