Berman v. U.S. (1937): The Supreme Court "held that when a court had imposed a sentence and then suspended its execution, the judgment was final and would support an appeal."

Hirabayushi v. U.S. (1943): The Supreme Court ruled that a military order which stated that all persons of Japanese ancestry within a military-designated area be restricted to their residences between 8 PM and 6 AM was constitutional.

Sterling v. Constantin (1932): The Court ruled that, 'What are the allowable limits of military discretion, and whether or not they have been overstepped in a particular case, are judicial questions.'

Hill v. Texas (1942): The Court found that "legislative classification or discrimination based on race alone can be held to be a denial of equal protection."