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. 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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  • November 19
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  • 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. 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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  • November 19
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  • 1884 (xsd:integer)
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  • 5 S. Ct. 247; 28 L. Ed. 798; 1884 U.S. LEXIS 1909; 3 A.F.T.R. (P-H) 2473
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  • December 8
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  • 1884 (xsd:integer)
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  • Edye and Another v. Robertson, Collector; Cunard Steamship Company v. Robertson; Same v. Same
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  • The Court 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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  • The Head Money Cases
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  • Miller
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  • On writs of error from the Circuit Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
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  • 1882-1887
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  • 580 (xsd:integer)
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  • 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. 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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  • Head Money Cases
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  • Edye and Another v. Robertson, Collector; Cunard Steamship Company v. Robertson; Same v. Same
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