Retired Orleans Parish JuvenIn honor of Constitution Day 2022, Chief Justice John L. Weimer hosted 70 students and teachers from Thibodaux, South Lafourche, Central Lafourche, and E.D. White High Schools at the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse on September 20, 2022 at 400 Royal Street in New Orleans.
Chief Justice Weimer, a past Nicholls State University instructor, told the eager students about the U.S. and state Constitutions, their purpose, their application in courts of law and importance to every citizen. He discussed his humble upbringing and real-life experiences in the same area where they now reside. The Chief Justice explained that with education, commitment, and a work ethic, they can aspire to whatever positive career path they choose. The students at the courthouse learned about women in law and Chief Justices throughout Louisiana history in the Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson Supreme Court Museum and observed the rare books collection in the Law Library of Louisiana, both located in the courthouse.
“State judges and Louisiana Supreme Court Justices often welcome students to their courtrooms,” said Chief Justice Weimer. “The effort to increase law-related outreach programs coincides with the mission of the Judges in the Classroom/Students in the Courtroom initiative. The initiative encourages judges to meet students in courtrooms and classrooms to share civic education.” Justice Weimer also visited students at C.M. Washington Elementary School and St. Joseph Elementary School in Thibodaux in observance of Constitution Day.
Constitution Day is a federal observance of September 17, 1787, when 39 Founding Fathers signed and adopted the U.S. Constitution, which recognizes the rights of all citizens whether by birth or naturalization.
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