THE SUPREMES! (15) Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Wednesdays, 12-1:30pm, Starts March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22. 

THIS COURSE WILL ONLY BE OFFERED IF THE 10 AM CLASS IS SOLD OUT.

No, not the girl band with Diana Ross—the other Supremes—those nine judges at the highest court in the land! In this course we will gain an understanding of the role the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) plays in our system of government and examine some of the most important issues before the court this term. Our first week will be a lecture-based civics lesson exploring the Constitutional role of the court; the structure of the court; how cases are brought, argued and decided; and the meaning of the so-called shadow docket. The weeks following will each have a theme based upon some of the most critical and far-reaching cases being argued before the court for the 2025-26 term. Participants will be sent a summary of the cases to be discussed via email before each class so that we may have an open, fact based and respectful roundtable discussion of the issues. Those issues will likely include Unitary Executive Theory (the power of the presidency); Elections; Gender Issues and Birth Right Citizenship. Come with an open and curious mind and a copy of the Constitution, available at any bookstore. No law degree required!

Leader: Kathy Welch was a practicing attorney and then a high school social studies teacher.