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feb 24, 1803 - Marbury v. Madison Declared an act of the Congress unconstitutional

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First Supreme Court case to apply the principle of judicial review. The decision made established that the Constitution is actually law and not just a statement of political principles.

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feb 24, 1803
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~ 223 years ago

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