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Groves v. Slaughter (1841)

Groves v. Slaughter is an important early decision of the United States Supreme Court that addressed the intersection of state authority and the federal Commerce Clause in the context of slavery. Decided in 1841, the… Groves v. Slaughter (1841)

Yarborough v. Alvarado

Yarborough v. Alvarado is a United States Supreme Court case that addresses how courts determine whether a suspect is “in custody” for purposes of Miranda warnings under the Fifth Amendment.  The case focuses on whether… Yarborough v. Alvarado

Fauntleroy v. Lum

The case of Fauntleroy v. Lum is an important decision of the United States Supreme Court that addresses the scope and application of the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the Constitution. The dispute arose… Fauntleroy v. Lum

Testa v. Katt

Testa v. Katt is an important United States Supreme Court decision that explains the binding nature of federal law on state courts. The case focuses on whether a state court can refuse to enforce a… Testa v. Katt