Famous Cases
What 1954 Supreme Court case ended racial segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
What does “pro bono” mean?
For free / public service
In Legally Blonde, what law school does Elle Woods attend?
Harvard
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Which Muslim boxer refused to fight in the Vietnam War?
Muhammad Ali
What 1973 Supreme Court case legalized abortion nationwide (later overturned in 2022)?
Roe v. Wade
What does the Latin phrase “habeas corpus” protect?
The right to challenge unlawful detention
In Suits, what’s Mike Ross’s big secret?
He never went to law school
Which amendment protects you from self-incrimination — aka “pleading the ....”?
Fifth Amendment
Who was the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress (in 2006)?
Keith Ellison
What 1967 Supreme Court case struck down state bans on interracial marriage?
Loving v. Virginia
What does “stare decisis” mean in law?
To stand by things decided / follow precedent
What Marvel superhero is also a lawyer by day?
Daredevil (Matt Murdock)
Which amendment guarantees your right to a speedy and public trial?
Sixth Amendment
Who is the current Muslim mayor of London?
Sadiq Khan
What 1971 Supreme Court case overturned Muhammad Ali’s conviction for draft evasion?
Clay v. United States
What does “mens rea” mean in criminal law?
Guilty mind / criminal intent
In Legally Blonde, what color was Elle Woods’ résumé?
Pink (and scented)
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
Who are the two Muslim women first elected to U.S. Congress in 2018?
Ilhan Omar & Rashida Tlaib
What 1803 Supreme Court case established judicial review, giving the Court power to strike down laws?
Marbury v. Madison
What does “amicus curiae” literally mean?
Friend of the court
In Law & Order, what sound effect became iconic after scene changes?
👉 “Dun dun”
Dun dun
Which amendment protects citizens from “cruel and unusual punishments”?
8th Amendment
What year was the first Muslim ban issued in the U.S.?
2017