Twenty-five years after the establishment of the United States, a significant Supreme Court case marked by legislative overreach and political intrigue reshaped the nation's legal framework. Dive into the story of Marbury v. Madison, where the paths of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and a little-known businessman named William Marbury collided. Witness how the Judiciary Act of 1801 and the controversial appointment of Midnight Judges led to a groundbreaking decision. Discover how Chief Justice John Marshall's reasoning in this case asserted the power of judicial review, that is, the authority of the Supreme Court to strike down unconstitutional laws. Unravel the intricate story of how Marbury v. Madison established the judiciary as a co-equal branch of government, shaping the balance of power that defines the American system to this day.