Minnesota in the Supreme Court:
Lessons on Supreme Court Cases Involving Minnesotans

The cases selected for this publication arise out of conflicts between Minnesotans and state or federal government.
Although at first glance, the cases may not seem terribly significant, they have each clarified the meaning of part of the
Constitution for all of us, and in this way, they form the backdrop for a future constitutional challenge.

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Table of Contents
Introduction/Overview/Acknowledgements
Introductory Materials
    Case Study Activity
    Moot Court Simulation

1.    Near v. Minnesota
2.    Minnesota v. Hershberger
3.    Mueller v. Allen
4.    Hodgson v. Minnesota
5.    Minnesota v. Murphy

Appendix
Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution
MN Constitution