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A Visit to the Supreme Court

Words to Understand

Impeachment: A charge of wrongdoing or misconduct against a public official, which may result in termination from office. Marshal: An officer of the judicial system who oversees and directs court proceedings. Unanimous: When all parties involved in a decision are in agreement. Unconstitutional: Referring to a law or practice determined not be in accord with the U.S. Constitution. Warrant: A document issued by a court or legal official granting the right to make an arrest, search property, or perform some other task related to the administration of justice. O n the morning of December 8, 1953, the Court Chamber of the Supreme Court of the United States was crowded with spectators. Many had waited in line since before dawn to witness the Supreme Court hearing the final arguments in the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka . Brown v. Board of Education was actually five separate lawsuits, all filed by African American students and their parents to challenge the

The case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was followed closely by many around the United States. After the Supreme Court reached its decision, publications around the world ran headlines similar to The Russel Daily News : “SEGREGATION IN SCHOOLS IS OUTLAWED.”

The SUPREME COURT