The Supreme Court and My Hometown — 2024: Indianapolis & Chattanooga
Delve into the inner-workings of the Federal judiciary and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Life Story: Lucile Lomen (1920-1996)
The story of an attorney who became the first female Supreme Court Law Clerk and broke barriers for women in the legal profession and corporate America.
Life Story: John Marshall (1755-1835)
The soldier, attorney, and American statesman who became the longest serving Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Co-Equal Leader: The Role of the Chief Justice of the United States
The Chief Justice of the United States presides over the third branch of the federal government.
Case Summary: Fletcher v. Peck
The first time the Supreme Court ruled a state law unconstitutional and a formative decision upholding the Commerce Clause.
Life Story: Joseph Story (1779-1845)
The poet-at-heart who became the youngest Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and a leading Constitutional scholar whose work continues to influence modern interpretations of law.