14th Amendment Supreme Court Cases

DeJonge v. Oregon

1937

This case incorporated the 1st Amendment. The Supreme Court supported DeJonge because the First Amendment protects the right to assembly and being Communist is not illegal.

Pointer v. Texas

1965

This case incorporated the 6th Amendment. The case gave the right for people to cross-examine witnesses in state courts. Allowing this lets the court trial be fair and speedy.

Argersinger v. Hamlin

1972

The amendment that was incorporated in this case was the 6th amendment. In this case, the 6th Amendment was extended to misdemeanor cases where the person could face jail time. This made sure that anybody who could face jail time has the right to legal representation.