You need examples of Supreme Court cases for an assignment. How do you find them? 

1. Introduction to Legal Databases (for CSU & UCs):

   • Discuss with students major legal databases (paywalls and open access) like HeinOnline, Westlaw, Google Scholar, FindLaw, Justia, and Oyez. Discuss free access to Supreme Court case documents, including opinions, syllabi, and oral arguments.

2.  Using https://www.justice.gov/osg/supreme-court-briefs

   • • • Example: https://www.justice.gov/usdoj-media/osg/media/224831/dl?inline

   • Judicial Branch of California: https://supreme.courts.ca.gov/case-information

  3. Exploring Oyez: https://www.oyez.org/

1. • Navigate to the Oyez website, which offers an accessible way to understand Supreme Court decisions.

   • Use the search bar to find a specific case or browse through cases by term or topic.

   • Oyez provides case summaries, audio recordings of oral arguments, and transcripts, which are helpful for students who learn better through auditory means.

  4. Library and Academic Resources:

1. • Encourage students to use their college library’s resources. Many college libraries (CSU and UCs) provide access to subscriptions like Westlaw or LexisNexis, which are comprehensive legal research tools. If no access to paid databases, students can reach out to local law libraries and their local librarians! 

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  5. To learn more about laws: Use FindLaw and Justia:

1. • Direct students to FindLaw and Justia for additional case law resources.

   • Both sites allow users to search for Supreme Court decisions by case name, citation, or topic.

   • These platforms also provide information on legal principles and case precedents.

  6. Using Google Scholar:

1. • Visit the Google Scholar website.

   • Click on the "Case law" button before searching.

   • Type in the name of the Supreme Court case or keywords related to it.

   • Select the case from the search results to view the full text of the opinion.