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Posted on: Jul 31, 2024
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3rd and 4th grade students from Green Park Elementary participated in a mock trial at the Louisiana Supreme Court. The case pitted "Taylor Swift" and her legal representation, Jackie Hickman, Liskow, against "Travis Kelce t-bone Cam Jordan" represented by Cayce Peterson, JJC Law. In the end, "Cam's" star witness, "Trombone Shorty" helped "Cam" win the case. Special thanks to Judge Paula Brown for presiding and Judge Rachael Johnson for serving as bailiff. 

 

 

Judge Jay Zainey hosted students from the International High School of New Orleans in his courtroom at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Judge Zainey spoke to students about the 2024 Law Day theme, "Voices of Democracy." This year's theme recognizes that in democracies, the people rule. For nearly 250 years, Americans have expressed their political views and wishes by speaking their minds and voting in elections. In 2024, the United States will hold its 60th presidential election, and Americans will address fundamental questions about democracy and the rule of law.

 

 

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