aug 3, 1803 - Marbury v. Madison
Description:
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137, was a U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that contravene the U.S. Constitution.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 3, 1803
Now
~ 220 years ago
