Courts and Consequences: Understanding Legal Power In the U.S. Today. 

Join us for an engaging evening with Wellesley College Professor Tom Burke as we explore the pivotal role courts play in shaping public policy. In an era of increasingly polarized legal conflict, Professor Burke will review how courts have responded to the current administration, and some of the consequences for critical policy areas like education, immigration and civil rights. In the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton called the judiciary "the least dangerous branch" because of its lack of power--but how powerful are courts today? What can judges do if they are worried that their decisions will be ignored or circumvented by other branches of government? Finally, we’ll discuss the vital role organizations like the League of Women Voters play in educating the public about court decisions and their real-world impact. This timely conversation will illuminate the intersection of law, democracy, and civic engagement.

All are welcome. Bring your friends.