In Cohens v. Virginia, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal courts could overrule the decisions of Congress.

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In Cohens v. Virginia (1821), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it had the authority to review and overturn decisions of state courts, not to overrule the decisions of Congress. This case affirmed the Supreme Court's power of judicial review over state court decisions in matters involving federal law.

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