Constitutional Rights

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,…

Commonwealth of Virginia v. Sebelius

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: Commonwealth Of…

Lozano v. Hazleton

Historical Case

Case Summary Issue: Whether an ordinance adopted by the City of Hazleton is unconstitutional because it invades an area preempted by the federal government—immigration? Plaintiff: Pedro Lozano; Humberto Hernandez; Rosa…

Medellin v. Texas

Historical Case

Case Summary Issue: Whether President Bush exceeded his authority in ordering the State of Texas to comply with an international treaty and must Texas ignore the Constitution and adhere to…

Medellin v. Dretke

Historical Case

Case Summary Issue: Whether the U.S. Supreme Court should apply international law in such a manner as to accord foreign citizens greater access to the courts of the land than…