There are many court cases that have helped to shape the United States, and how the culture and society functions within the laws that are
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created. For instance, the highly controversial case of Roe v. Wade discusses the topic of abortion, and how divided the United States on the factors of belief vs. rights, and plausibility vs. excuse. Their are countless other cases that have done the same, but for many this is an easy case to recall.
How the Law Changes the Land
The United States law and bylaws were developed to be a fluid set of rules and laws. They were intended to protect the minority, yet benefit the majority. There are checks and balances so that there is no one significant sway of power in any given direction.
One example of law changing the land would be the laws developed during the Civil Rights era. These laws were instituted to eliminate Jim Crowe law, segregation, and to reform the treatment of those that were considered minorities. Today, there is an equality amongst all citizens, with all people allowed to participate, attend, and visit the same establishments regardless of race, creed, religious affinity, or gender preference.
When these laws were being placed into action, it was very hard for the people of the day to understand the need and the purpose. Today, these changes have become an instrumental part of our society, and has shaped the way we not only practice law, but how we interpret it as well.