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1803Marbury v. Madison decidedUS Supreme Court establishes judicial reviewThe US Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Marshall, ruled that it could strike down laws conflicting with the Constitution. The decision established the principle of judicial review, giving American courts the power to invalidate acts of Congress and the executive. It remains a foundational precedent in US constitutional law.