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U.S. District Court runs courtroom simulation to introduce D.C. students to justice careers
Summary
The U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ran an immersive civics program in which high school students toured court operations and took part in a mock hearing based on Tinker v. Des Moines to explore First Amendment issues and careers in the judiciary.
The U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., hosted high school students for an immersive civics education and courtroom simulation led by U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Farooqi. The program combined a behind-the-scenes tour of court operations with a realistic mock hearing that asked students to analyze a First Amendment issue involving a student protest and school dress code.
Program organizers said the experience is intended to demystify courthouse jobs and show students the range of roles that keep federal courts functioning, from clerks and interpreters to court reporters and judges. “Our mission is justice. And we need people to wanna come in here and help us…
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