Historic Supreme Court cases

Discusses the landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona, in which the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Ernest Miranda on charges of kidnapping and rape, ruling that police had failed to inform the man of his right against self-incrimination and setting the precedent for future arrests in the country.

Describes the people playing major roles in the battle for desegregation, the smaller court cases that led up to Brown v. The Board of Education, and the results and repercussions of the case.

Discusses the principle of the right to counsel for all defendants, the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, and the significance of the Supreme Court's decision regarding that principle.

Discusses the history of capital punishment, explains the United States Supreme Court's decision in Furman v. Georgia, and explores the impact of this case.

Examines the individuals and the issues involved in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case which affirmed the right of an accused person to effective legal representation.

Examines the individuals and the issues involved in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case which legalized abortion.

Discusses the case which identified a constitutional right of privacy for married people to use contraception and points out the significance of the ruling.