Explore the Constitution in Action 

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For Teachers

The Judge Frank M. Johnson Institute’s Teaching and Learning Hub serves as a central resource for educators, parents, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of civil rights, the Constitution, and the lasting impact of judicial leadership.

The Judge Johnson Institute:

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About Judge Johnson

Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. was a federal judge who, in his words, merely “did his job.” In doing so he, along with Mrs. Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, helped change the world. 


How First Amendment History
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