Decisions Leading the Law
This 1966 case established the Miranda rights, requiring that individuals in custody be informed of their rights to silence and legal counsel
Miranda v. Arizona
This American woman became the first female Supreme Court Justice, appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1981
Sandra Day O'Connor
This basketball player, known as "His Airness," led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships and is often considered the greatest basketball player of all time.
Michael Jordan
This civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Martin Luther King Jr.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Martin Luther King Jr.
This 1954 case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional
Brown v. Board of Education
This influential female politician served as Secretary of State under President Barack Obama and was a Democratic presidential candidate in 2016
Hillary Clinton
This American swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by any athlete, with a total of 23
Michael Phelps
This lawyer, better known as the U.S. president, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, paving the way for the abolition of slavery
Abraham Lincoln
"An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind."
Gandhi
This 1961 case held that evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be used in state courts, establishing the exclusionary rule
Mapp v. Ohio
This American politician served as the first female governor of Alaska and was the Republican Party's nominee for vice president in 2008
Sarah Palin
This American golfer is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, with 15 major championships and a career spanning over three decades
Tiger Woods
This Indian leader is best known for his role in the nonviolent resistance movement against British rule and for advocating for civil disobedience
Gandhi
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."
Abraham Lincoln
In this 1824 case, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress has the authority to regulate interstate commerce, significantly expanding federal power
Gibbons v. Ogden
This pioneering suffragist and social reformer played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement and was famously arrested for voting in the 1872 presidential election
Susan B. Anthony
This U.S. soccer player became a prominent advocate for gender equality and was a key figure in the U.S. Women's National Team's legal battle for equal pay
Megan Rapinoe
This American founding father is known for his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and serving as the first Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
This 1988 case ruled that school officials could exercise editorial control over student publications, emphasizing that student speech in schools can be limited under certain circumstances
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
This British Prime Minister, known as the "Iron Lady," served from 1979 to 1990 and implemented economic policies that emphasized deregulation and privatization
Margaret Thatcher
This legendary track and field athlete won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, becoming a symbol of excellence and resilience against racism
Jesse Owens
This South African leader and anti-apartheid revolutionary became the country’s first Black president in 1994.
Nelson Mandela
"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."
John F. Kennedy