Head Money cases

The Head Money cases (112 U.S. 580) were the subject of an important United States Supreme Court decision. They were decided on December 8, 1884.

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United States Supreme Court - December 8 - 1884

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The case established the precedent that treaties, which are described in the United States Constitution as "the supreme law of the land," nonetheless do not hold a privileged position above other acts of Congress, and other laws affecting "its enforcement, modification, or repeal" are legitimate.

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Treaties - United States Constitution

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