In this episode, Street & Practical Law instructor René M. Lafayette provides us a unique insight to the opening of a new Term for the United States Supreme Court. The 2021-2022 Term will start on October 4, 2021 when the nine Justices assemble in what Lafayette calls "the marble temple of justice," the Supreme Court Building located at One First Street, NE in Washington, DC. Touching upon the traditions that the Court carefully preserves, Mr. Lafayette provides an overview of some of the cases that the Court agreed to hear dealing with diverse issues like God, guns, abortion rights, and terrorism.
Drawing upon several resources including the Oyez.org website, Mr. Lafayette leads his listeners through the cases sure to earn national if not international attention as the highest court in the country listens to oral arguments and reviews lengthy legal briefs. The outcome of each case will have far-reaching consequences. Join him now as you and fellow listeners are transported to Capitol Hill and the understated elegance of the Supreme Court's courtroom.
