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Which earlier decision did the Supreme Courts 1954 Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas decision reverse?
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Why does the US Supreme Court sometimes reverse its earlier decisions?
court decision reflect changing social political and economic condition
Is the supreme court allowed to reverse a lower court decision?
Yes.
Can a us president overturn a supreme court amendment?
A U. S. president cannot reverse a U. S. Supreme Court decision or the decision of the Supreme Court of any state or territory.
Why doesn't the US President have the authority to reverse a Supreme Court decision?
The President (Executive Branch) doesn't have the authority to reverse a Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) decision because such action would violate the separation of powers established by the Constitution. If the President had that kind of "veto authority" over a Supreme Court decision he (or she) would effectively control two branches of the government and would be vested with too much power.
The court may reverse its earlier decision because of what?
Error in interpreting or applying the law.Possibly an error in interpreting or applying the law.
What is an accurate description of the appellate jurisdiction of the US Supreme Court?
The Justices of the U.S. Court can reverse the decision of a lower court.
Which of these best illustrates that resistance existed in regards to the idea of school desegregation after the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v Board of Education?
Some organized the "White Citizen's Council."
Why would the US Supreme Court reverse a decision?
If your question is why the US Supreme Court would reverse one of its own decisions, there can be a number of reasons for doing so.Recent DecisionIf the decision is recent, and the losing party has 25 days to file a petition with the US Supreme Court for a rehearing of the case. Most petitions for rehearing are denied, but if the Court grants the petition, the case will be docketed for reargument.The most common reason for granting a rehearing appears to be instances where the lower court decision was affirmed by an equally divided court (tie vote) due to the absence of one of the nine Supreme Court justices. If the Court believes the issue raised is of sufficient importance, they may grant a rehearing, vacate their first default decision, and reconsider the case with all justices present. Under most circumstances, the Court has reaffirmed the decision, allowing the case to set precedent.Sometimes decisions are reversed due to new evidence being presented, changes to federal laws, or a convincing argument made against the first decision.A search of the Justia Supreme Court database indicates the last time the Supreme Court agreed to reconsider a case under its appellate jurisdiction was 1969; the most recent case reconsidered under original jurisdiction was in 2000.Decision of an Earlier CourtThe US Supreme Court has overturned many of its own precedents over the years, usually involving decisions made by an earlier Court. Reasons are varied but commonly include differences in constitutional interpretation, changes in federal laws, or changes in social conditions since the earlier decision was made.One classic example is the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, (1954) holding racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause, which overturned the 60-year old decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, (1896), holding segregation was constitutional, as long as equal accommodations or facilities were provided.In Brown, the Warren Court corrected a politically motivated decision made other Supreme Court justices in the 19th century.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Would the US Supreme Court reverse a decision because of unconstitutionality?
Absolutely, yes. The US Supreme Court has overturned many lower court decisions on the basis of unconstitutionality of the law, as written or applied, or something that occurred in the legal process.
Why can court decison appealed?
So you can have your case heard in a higher court. They won't look at a case unless a decision was made in a lesser court and usually do not reverse the decision but you could appeal up to the Supreme which rarely takes any cases.
Is prohibiting a felon from owning a gun a violation of his rights?
This will be debated for years to come. Thus far, the Supreme Court has ruled against this notion, and is not likely to reverse their decision in the foreseeable future.
How might a appeal court respond to a lower court's decision?
It will affirm or reverse the decision.
