January 2026 Newsletter
Missed our newsletter in your inbox? Our January newsletter is shared below for you. Thank you to everyone who supported the Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute in 2025. Your
America 250
The Judge Johnson Institute is proud to participate in America250 and its mission to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s semiquincentennial.
Fall Intern Reflects on her Semester at the Johnson Institute
By Kathryn Turner Serving as an intern at the Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute this past fall has been nothing short of transformative. From my first day, I was
Intern Experience at The Supreme Court & My Hometown Program
All summer, I’ve been serving as a Summer Program Associate with the Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute. Recently, I had the chance to help lead one of the most impactful parts of the job so far.
In partnership with the Supreme Court Historical Society, we welcomed 27 high school students from across Alabama’s River Region to dive deep into the U.S. Constitution, the federal courts, and the rights we freely enjoy.
Educators Gather for 2025 Judge Johnson Institute Scholars Conference
The Judge Johnson Institute was honored to host a dynamic group of educators from across the country for the 2025 Judge Johnson Institute Scholars Conference, held June 24–25 at the Frank Johnson Courthouse. These dedicated educators came to us with a shared commitment to deepening their understanding of the Constitution, the rule of law, and civil rights.
The Faith & Politics Institute 2025 Civil Rights Pilgrimage
The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute hosted the Faith & Politics Institute in America’s Courtroom, the historic courtroom of Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr., during its 2025 Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Alabama. Approximately 225 visitors from Washington, DC, including Members of Congress, filled the courtroom for the morning program. The program included a thought-provoking look at Judge Johnson’s career and its connections to Supreme Court Justice William Brennan by American University Law Professor Dr. Steve Wermiel and Judge Johnson Institute Board Member and lawyer Peter Canfield.