9 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 95 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Wisconsin v. Yoder.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin v. Yoder Anchor | green | “the history and culture of western civilization reflect a strong tradition of parental concern for the nurture and upbringing of their children. this primary role of the parents in the upbringing of their children is now established beyond debate as an enduring american traditio…” | 23 |
| 2 | Quilloin v. Walcott | green | “we have recognized on numerous occasions that the relationship between parent and child is constitutionally protected.” | 21 |
| 3 | Parham v. J. R. | green | “our jurisprudence historically has reflected western civilization concepts of the family as a unit with broad parental authority over minor children. our cases have consistently followed that course” | 8 |
| 4 | Wisconsin v. Yoder | green | “this primary role of the parents in the upbringing of their children is now established beyond debate as an enduring american tradition.” | 7 |
| 5 | Quilloin v. Walcott | green | “e have recognized on numerous occasions that the relationship between parent and child is constitutionally protected” | 3 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.