Constitutional Law

Sullivan & Feldman

Kathleen M. Sullivan, Noah Feldman · 20th

Complete case list for Sullivan & Feldman, the Constitutional Law casebook by Kathleen M. Sullivan (20th Edition)

Chapter 1: Foundations of Constitutional Law
Marbury v. Madison

pp. pp. 1-10

Established the principle of judicial review.

Cohens v. Virginia

pp. pp. 11-15

Affirmed the power of the Supreme Court to review state court judgments.

Chapter 2: Federalism and the Separation of Powers

Held that federal law supersedes state law.

Gibbons v. Ogden

pp. pp. 26-33

Expanded the scope of Congress's commerce power.

Limited presidential powers over labor disputes.

Chapter 3: Individual Rights: The Bill of Rights
Barron v. Baltimore

pp. pp. 41-50

Held that the Bill of Rights applies only to the federal government.

Gitlow v. New York

pp. pp. 51-58

Incorporated the First Amendment to apply to the states.

Lemon v. Kurtzman

pp. pp. 59-66

Established the Lemon test for evaluating establishment clause cases.

Chapter 4: Equal Protection and Discriminatory Practices

Declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Loving v. Virginia

pp. pp. 77-84

Struck down laws prohibiting interracial marriage.

Romer v. Evans

pp. pp. 85-92

Invalidated amendments that denied protections to LGBTQ individuals.

Chapter 5: Freedom of Speech and Expression

Introduced the 'clear and present danger' test for free speech.

Established standards for proving libel against public figures.

Protected students' rights to free speech in public schools.

Chapter 6: Right to Privacy and Personal Autonomy

Recognized a right to privacy in marital relations.

Roe v. Wade

pp. pp. 131-140

Affirmed women's right to choose to have an abortion.

Lawrence v. Texas

pp. pp. 141-150

Struck down laws criminalizing same-sex intimacy.

Chapter 7: Due Process of Law
Palko v. Connecticut

pp. pp. 151-160

Established the doctrine of selective incorporation.

Miranda v. Arizona

pp. pp. 161-170

Mandated the rights of detained individuals.

Mathews v. Eldridge

pp. pp. 171-180

Established the balancing test for procedural due process.

Chapter 8: Judicial Review and the Supreme Court
United States v. Nixon

pp. pp. 181-190

Reaffirmed the principle of judicial review and limited presidential power.

Reaffirmed Roe v. Wade while allowing state regulation.

Why This Casebook

Professors assign Sullivan & Feldman for its comprehensive coverage of foundational and contemporary constitutional law cases, providing students with thorough analysis and diverse viewpoints. The casebook encourages critical thinking through thoughtful case selections and structured pedagogical tools.

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