Analyzing Judicial Review and Equal Protection in Landmark SCOTUS Cases

In the landmark cases of Marbury v. Madison (1803) and Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the Supreme Court engaged in significant interpretations of constitutional principles. In Marbury v. Madison, the Court established the principle of judicial review, which empowers it to invalidate laws that conflict with the Constitution. In Brown v. Board of Education, the Court ruled that state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Using these two cases, analyze how each case reflects the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and influencing public policy. In your response, be sure to discuss the specific constitutional principles involved, as well as the broader implications of the Court’s rulings.