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This dimension names the specific court that decided a landmark case. Wikipedia notes that landmark decisions "establish precedents that determine a significant new legal principle or concept," precedents that are always handed down by one particular court. Browsing this way collects every landmark case decided by the same court.

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Civil liberties are fundamental rights and freedoms that governments pledge not to restrict, either through constitutions, legislation, or judicial interpretation, without due process of law. 1
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1. Civil liberties (Wikipedia)
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Civil liberties are fundamental rights and freedoms that governments pledge not to restrict, either through constitutions, legislation, or judicial interpretation, without due process of law.
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