Famous Supreme Court Cases Author:Andrew David Behind the classic white pillars of the Supreme Court Building in Washington,D.C.,decisions are made that affect the lives of millions of Americans. Cases brought before the Court are important ones that have gone thriugh the long proess of appeals in lower court systems.The nine justices of the Supreme Court have the responsibility of the decid... more »ing whether the rulings of the lower courts are in accordance with the U.S. Constitution,the highest law in the land.In recent years,the Supreme Court has exercised this power of judicial review in sighificant cases such as those dealing with school desegregation,the rights of the accused,and affirmation action.Because of the Court's rulings,the names of Linda brown,Clarence Gideon,Ernesto Miranda,Danny Escobedo,and Allan Bakke have become a part of American history.« less