Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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“A Law repugnant to the Constitution is void.” With these words written by Chief Justice Marshall, the Supreme Court for the first time declared unconstitutional a law passed by Congress and signed by the President.
- Marbury v. Madison (1803)

That means the amendment to the Constitution making it illegal for felons to carry firearms is unconstitutional.

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“A Law repugnant to the Constitution is void.” With these words written by Chief Justice Marshall, the Supreme Court for the first time declared unconstitutional a law passed by Congress and signed by the President. - Marbury v. Madison (1803) That means the amendment to the Constitution making it illegal for felons to carry firearms is unconstitutional. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/marbury-v-madison

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Marbury v. Madison (1803)

EnlargeDownload Link Citation: Show-cause order served on James Madison, Secretary of State, 1802; Records of the Supreme Court of the United States; Record Group 267; National Archives. (The document shows damage from the 1898 fire in the Capitol Building.) View Transcript The decision in this Supreme Court Case established the right of the courts to determine the constitutionality of the actions of the other two branches of government.

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