As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the nation’s chief justices and state court administrators have issued a joint statement reaffirming the enduring principles of liberty, equality, self-government, and the rule of law that have guided the country since its founding.
The joint statement, issued by the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA), was developed in partnership with the CCJ/COSCA Public Engagement, Trust, and Confidence Committee and approved by the CCJ and COSCA boards. It recognizes the essential role of state courts in preserving these foundational principles through the fair, impartial, and independent administration of justice.
The statement calls on courts across the country to use the nation’s semiquincentennial as an opportunity to strengthen civic education, expand public engagement, and foster greater understanding of the judiciary’s role in our constitutional democracy. Through courthouse events, educational partnerships, public programs, and other outreach efforts, courts can help their communities better understand the rule of law and the vital work of the judicial branch.
“The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence provides an opportunity to reflect on our nnation’s founding ideals while reaffirming the judiciary’s enduring commitment to equal justice under law,” the joint statement states. “State courts play a vital role in protecting constitutional rights, resolving disputes fairly and impartially, and preserving public confidence in the rule of law.”
The statement encourages courts to share the message broadly within their court systems and with community partners while considering ways to participate in local and statewide semiquincentennial commemorations.
The CCJ/COSCA Public Engagement, Trust, and Confidence Committee, with support from NCSC, will continue to identify and share promising practices and resources to help courts engage their communities throughout the anniversary year.
To view the joint statement online, visit https://ccj.ncsc.org/news/joint-statement-250th-anniversary-declaration-independence.
The joint statement, issued by the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and the Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA), was developed in partnership with the CCJ/COSCA Public Engagement, Trust, and Confidence Committee and approved by the CCJ and COSCA boards. It recognizes the essential role of state courts in preserving these foundational principles through the fair, impartial, and independent administration of justice.
The statement calls on courts across the country to use the nation’s semiquincentennial as an opportunity to strengthen civic education, expand public engagement, and foster greater understanding of the judiciary’s role in our constitutional democracy. Through courthouse events, educational partnerships, public programs, and other outreach efforts, courts can help their communities better understand the rule of law and the vital work of the judicial branch.
“The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence provides an opportunity to reflect on our nnation’s founding ideals while reaffirming the judiciary’s enduring commitment to equal justice under law,” the joint statement states. “State courts play a vital role in protecting constitutional rights, resolving disputes fairly and impartially, and preserving public confidence in the rule of law.”
The statement encourages courts to share the message broadly within their court systems and with community partners while considering ways to participate in local and statewide semiquincentennial commemorations.
The CCJ/COSCA Public Engagement, Trust, and Confidence Committee, with support from NCSC, will continue to identify and share promising practices and resources to help courts engage their communities throughout the anniversary year.
To view the joint statement online, visit https://ccj.ncsc.org/news/joint-statement-250th-anniversary-declaration-independence.
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