Blog Topic #5

Challenging State Constitution Court Case: Mapp v. Ohio 

The court case of Mapp v. Ohio that occurred in June 1961 was clearly a case that challenged a state constitution. In this court case, the police had received a tip that a bombing suspect might be located at Dollree Mapp’s home in suburban Cleveland. And like any other rightful citizen, Mapp refused to let the police in without a warrant. So, the police used a piece of paper as a fake warrant and illegally gained access to her home. Even though the police were unable to find a bomb in her house, they did discover sexually explicit materials and arrested Mapp under state law that prohibited the possession of obscene materials. Later, Mapp was convicted of possessing obscene materials and would face up to seven years in prison. However, she later appealed the case, and her lawyer argued that evidence collected from an unlawful search should be excluded from her trial. In the end, Justice Tom Clark’s majority opinion incorporated the Fourth Amendment’s protection of privacy. 

This court case was clearly a very controversial one and clearly challenged the state of Ohio. However, in regards to my community partner, they have not been engaged in this kind of advocacy that would challenge state constitution. Instead, my CP works with the Court and judges to ensure that children receive a better future, and they are placed in safe/comfortable environments. As far as I know, my CP has not challenged any state constitution, for they work for the better future of foster children with help from the Court. 

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