Cohens v. virginia 1821
Background: Following the Supreme Courts previous rulings overturning acts of state legislature, advocates of states' rights, primarily in the South, continued to challenge the Courts right to do so.
Issue: The Court was infringing on states' rights.
Ruling/Impact: In this case, Marshall affirmed the constitutionality of federal review of state court decisions. He explained that the states had given up part of their sovereignty in ratifying the Constitution, and that their courts must submit to federal jurisdiction, else the federal government would bend to the will of individual states.
Issue: The Court was infringing on states' rights.
Ruling/Impact: In this case, Marshall affirmed the constitutionality of federal review of state court decisions. He explained that the states had given up part of their sovereignty in ratifying the Constitution, and that their courts must submit to federal jurisdiction, else the federal government would bend to the will of individual states.