This episode represents the first official docketed Supreme Court case in Van Staphorst v. Maryland, as well as the first official Supreme Court decision in West v. Barnes. While neither of these cases are really 'landmarks', they lay important groundwork in establishing the goals and ideals of the early federal court system.

This episode represents the first official docketed Supreme Court case in Van Staphorst v. Maryland, as well as the first official Supreme Court decision in West v. Barnes. While neither of these cases are really 'landmarks', they lay important groundwork in establishing the goals and ideals of the early federal court system.

Episode 2: The First Cases in the Court

Throughout the years the Supreme Court has evolved much like the rest of the federal government. This would not be without landmark rulings, which will be the main focus of this podcast. Landmark rulings lay the groundwork for laws to be overturned or upheld and allow for the United States to work toward major goals.

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