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United States v. Arizona

Historical Case

Case Summary Issue: Whether the State of Arizona may act to protect its citizens and its economy by assisting the United States in enforcing federal immigration law? Plaintiff: United States…

Western Watersheds Project v. Salazar

Historical Case

Case Summary Issue: Whether an environmental group can prevent the use of federal lands in six States because of purported impacts to greater sage-grouse habitat? Plaintiff: Western Watersheds Project (WWP)…

Martinez v. Colorado

Historical Case

Case Summary Issue: Whether individuals have standing to seek—by applying the public trust doctrine to the atmosphere—judicially fashioned emissions caps on carbon emissions because those emissions allegedly contribute to harms…

Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

Historical Case

Case Summary Issue: Whether a university’s use of race to grant admission violates the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection? Plaintiff: Abigail Noel Fisher Defendant: University of Texas at Austin and…

Liberty University v. Geithner

Historical Case

Case Summary Issue: Whether the Commerce Clause, or any other provision of the United States Constitution, gives Congress the power to require individuals to purchase health insurance? Plaintiff: Liberty University,…