Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions Workshops for High School Students
This fall, the Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. Institute held its first Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions, or “CD3,” workshops for high school students. CD3 was developed by the federal courts and aims to bring young people into federal courthouses to teach them about the legal system. Students engage in legal proceedings and discussions relevant to situations youth may find themselves in…
Judge Johnson Institute Launches Professional Development Workshops
Over the summer, The Judge Johnson Institute held its inaugural Judge Johnson Institute Scholars Program workshops. The virtual course lasted a half-day and offered an opportunity for educators to learn about the Constitution. For this workshop, educators focused on the historic court case of Williams v. Wallace, in which Judge Frank Johnson authorized the historic 1965 Selma March.
Judge Johnson Institute Wins Alabama Humanities Alliance Grant
By Taylor Armstrong In September, The Judge Johnson Institute received word from the Alabama Humanities Alliance that the Institute was being awarded a $10,000 grant. AHA awards grant money to
Kicking off The Judge Johnson Institute Scholars Program: Weighing Constitutional Rights in Williams v. Wallace
Join education and legal professionals on July 14th or 21st for a half-day Judge Johnson Institute Scholars course on incorporating historic court cases into middle and high school instruction. This virtual course for educators will take a pedagogical look at the Constitutional arguments of Williams v. Wallace, the 1965 court case that followed “Bloody Sunday” and paved the way for the Selma-to-Montgomery March, a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
What is Due Process? Virtual Panel in Honor of Law Day 2021
The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute (FMJI) is premiering a virtual panel discussion, What is Due Process?, in honor of Law Day 2021 and its theme, “Advancing the Rule
FMJI’s Oral History Project
This week marks the beginning of The Judge Johnson Institute’s Oral History Project to capture stories, memories, and accounts of events from people who knew, worked with, and were affected