Equal Protection — related Supreme Court cases
This page groups Supreme Court cases that involve the constitutional concept “Equal Protection”. Use it to explore related decisions and see how the same idea shows up across different cases.
“Equal Protection” is:
The requirement that all persons be treated equally under the law, as guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.
Source: Fourteenth Amendment Where this concept definition/label comes from (for example, a constitutional provision or a reference framework).
Cases
These are cases where this concept was identified as relevant. Click a case to view its summary, holding, and supporting syllabus excerpts.
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United States v. Skrmetti
18th June 2025
The case primarily involves a challenge under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment regarding whether SB1 discriminates based on sex and transgender status.
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A. J. T. v. Osseo Area Schools, Independent School Dist. No. 279
12th June 2025
The case addresses discrimination based on disability, which is related to the equal protection clause as it involves ensuring equal treatment under the law.
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Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services
5th June 2025
The case involves allegations of discrimination based on sexual orientation, which relates to the principle of equal protection under the law.
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Lackey v. Stinnie
25th February 2025
The case includes an argument that the statute discriminates against individuals based on their financial circumstances, implicating equal protection concerns.
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United States Trustee v. John Q. Hammons Fall 2006, LLC
14th June 2024
The case involves issues of nonuniformity in bankruptcy fees, which relates to equal treatment under the law.