By — Allie Morris Allie Morris Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/the-supreme-courts-political-legacy Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Supreme Court’s Political Legacy Politics Jul 4, 2012 4:02 PM EDT Last week the Supreme Court issued a decision on the Affordable Care Act, sending reverberations through the political sphere. But it wasn’t the first time. Landmark Supreme Court cases, like Roe v. Wade or Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, have also contributed to the ongoing political dialogue. In tandem with Judy Woodruff’s conversation Wednesday on the political impact of this year’s Supreme Court term, NewsHour’s slideshow chronicles over 150 years of politically charged Supreme Court cases. For more coverage, visit the NewsHour Politics page. Follow @depeystah A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Allie Morris Allie Morris
Last week the Supreme Court issued a decision on the Affordable Care Act, sending reverberations through the political sphere. But it wasn’t the first time. Landmark Supreme Court cases, like Roe v. Wade or Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, have also contributed to the ongoing political dialogue. In tandem with Judy Woodruff’s conversation Wednesday on the political impact of this year’s Supreme Court term, NewsHour’s slideshow chronicles over 150 years of politically charged Supreme Court cases. For more coverage, visit the NewsHour Politics page. Follow @depeystah A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now