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:
Challenges to laws that treat similarly situated people differently.
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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Stanley v. City of Sanford
20th June 2025
The case involves a claim of unequal treatment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is related to equal protection principles.
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United States v. Skrmetti
18th June 2025
The case primarily concerns whether Tennessee's law violates the Equal Protection Clause by discriminating 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 whether children with disabilities must meet a higher standard of proof for discrimination claims under the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, implicating equal protection principles.
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Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services
5th June 2025
The case involves the application of Title VII, which is rooted in principles of equal protection, addressing discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation.
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Lackey v. Stinnie
25th February 2025
The drivers argued that the statute violated equal protection as applied to people who cannot afford to pay fines due to their financial circumstances.
