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Chicago v. Morales (1999)
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- Last updated: April 1, 2024
- Grade level: High School (9-12)
- Theme(s): Due Process and Rights of the Accused, Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
- Issue Area(s): Not set
- U.S. Supreme Court: Not set
- U.S. Constitution: 14th Amendment, 4th Amendment
This U.S. Supreme Court case tackled the following question: Does a Chicago ordinance issued to lower the amount of gang activity through arrests of loiterers violate the Due Process Clause?
It was decided on June 10, 1999.
© 1999 Street Law, Inc.
This resource was developed with support from the Supreme Court Historical Society.
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