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Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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Marbury v. Madison (1803)
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Marbury v. Madison is a landmark case in United States constitutional law, decided by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) under Chief Justice John Marshall. This case established the principle of judicial review, allowing courts to declare laws unconstitutional if they violate the Constitution.

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