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Warren Court decision of the 60s
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Baker v. Carr
Case that fought that populated rural and urban areas should have the same number of representatives. -
Engel v. Vitale
Determined that it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and require its recitation in public schools. -
Gideon v. Wainwright
Declared that the states must provide lawyers, at public expense, for poor defendants charged with serious crimes. -
Reynolds v. Sims and Wesbury v. Sanders
The court further extended equality in the voting booth by affirming in the voting booth by affirming the "one person, one vote" principle. -
Escobedo b. Illinois
Granted the accused the right to have a lawyer present during police investigations. -
Miranda v. Arizona
The accused persons must be informed of their rights at the time of their arrest.
