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mar 1, 1821 - Cohens v Virginia (Mar 1821)

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gave Marshall opportunity to defend federal power; Cohen bros found guilty of illegally selling lottery tickets; Marshall asserted right of Supreme Court to review decisions of state supreme courts in all questions involving powers of federal gov’t

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mar 1, 1821
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~ 205 years ago