Community Outreach

 

Federal law requires schools to teach about the Constitution on or near September 17, the date the Constitution was signed in 1787. The U.S. Constitution embodies the United States' founding principles, including the rule of law. Constitution Day resources are available on the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center web site. (Michigan has had four constitutions in 1835, 1850, 1908, and 1963. For information about the State Constitution, visit the Michigan Legislature. 

 

Additional resources are available at uscourts.gov, the Center for Civic Education, the National Constitution Center, the State Bar of Michigan, and icivics.

 

Law Day, a national day set aside to celebrate the rule of law, underscores how law and the legal process have contributed to the freedoms that all Americans share. Resources to help with Law Day planning are available on the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center. Additional resources are available through the Michigan Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

 

The Justices of the Michigan Supreme Court extend our sincere gratitude to those who serve jury duty. Through service, you ensure that the right to trial by a jury is guaranteed for all in the Great Lakes State. Additional information is available on the Juror Appreciation page.