may 12, 1803 - Marbury v. Madison
Description:
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. Decided in 1803, Marbury remains the single most important decision in American constitutional law.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 12, 1803
Now
~ 222 years ago