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Supreme Court of the United States

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Northeast Washington, Washington
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    Jake S.
    "first African American Supreme Court Justice"(4 Tips)
    Dora
    "three minutes of oral arguments."(2 Tips)
    Connie H.
    "Do one of the docent tours."(2 Tips)
    Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
    "great marble temple"(3 Tips)
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  • Lenny G.heart icon on user image
    Lenny GalloJuly 22, 2016
    Worth checking out and you can even sit through hearings (if you get there early). Just note that they don't allow any pictures in the actual courtroom and they're quite particular about this. :(
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithAugust 13, 2019
    Look up at the quote on the facade: “Equal Justice Under Law” and repeat after Thurgood Marshall. The first African American Supreme Court Justice said “I hope...” everyday while climbing the steps.
  • Hot S.
    Hot SandApril 11, 2014
    Loved seeing it in Winter all covered in snow👀. And the squirrels lets not forget the little critters that are always hanging about. Gave me quite a fright when I first saw them🙊
  • Ben J. D.
    Ben J. DITZELMarch 28, 2013
    Chief Justice John G Roberts & Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen G Breyer, Samuel A Alito, and Elena Kagan, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia (repl by Neil Gorsuch '17), Anthony Kennedy, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  • Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
    Finished and occupied in 1935, the Supreme Court's great marble temple is a fitting home for the nation's third branch of government. Read more
  • Shannon J.
    Shannon JeropkeSeptember 27, 2011
    Be sure to check out the gift shop in the basement! Also the food here is pretty good so if your looking for somewhere to eat on the mall look no further!
  • Guadalupe R.heart icon on user image
    Guadalupe RodriguezMarch 16, 2015
    Climb all the way to the top and look at the doors! They are amazing to look at!
  • Connie H.heart icon on user image
    Connie HaroOctober 6, 2015
    Do one of the docent tours. They are super informative and very interesting.
  • B B.
    B BrownApril 15, 2013
    The marble used for the columns inside the courtroom were shipped from Italy and Spain. The marble used elsewhere in the court was shipped from Alabama.
  • Easy Figure I.heart icon on user image
    Easy Figure InternationalSeptember 25, 2013
    Organize a trip with a professional staff; it worthy every bit of knowledge. Thank you for hosting us today!
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYApril 1, 2010
    After the federal government was established in Washington, the court was housed in a basement room in the US Capitol until 1929, when Chief Justice Taft argued successfully for their own building.
  • Bavo C.heart icon on user image
    Bavo CumpsSeptember 30, 2015
    Go there if you go to Capitol hill! There is a great free lecture on how the court works.
  • Jacob L.
    Jacob LupferApril 16, 2013
    Conservatives think it's too liberal and liberals think it's too conservative. The Court has to be at least somewhat mindful of public opinion in order to maintain its own legitimacy.
  • Megan M.
    Megan McCourtSeptember 30, 2011
    You can walk down the steps, but not up them. Make sure to exit from the upper level of the building in the front. Read more
  • Dave L.heart icon on user image
    Dave LepkowskiNovember 5, 2017
    The views. Guards are very protective of the building and front plaza.
  • Tian X.
    Tian XieFebruary 9, 2018
    Come see where all of John Oliver's dogs sit.
  • Tommy B.heart icon on user image
    Tommy BennettOctober 5, 2016
    It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsJanuary 27, 2019
    Inspiring just to stand on its steps.
  • M Squared Real Estate
    M Squared Real EstateAugust 20, 2011
    Visitors can watch the court in session M-W, from October-April, with admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Jacob F.
    Jacob FordAugust 8, 2014
    Walk out the front door a champion of law and be blinded by the Sun of Justice.
  • David T.heart icon on user image
    David TropianoApril 21, 2014
    Scalia, Breyer, and Kennedy are hilarious. Someone wake up Thomas.
  • Presidential Libraries
    Presidential LibrariesJanuary 11, 2011
    There have been four female Supreme Court Justices, but Sandra Day O'Connor was the first- and she was nominated by President Reagan on July 7, 1981. She was sworn in on September 25 of the same year.
  • C-SPAN
    C-SPANMarch 26, 2012
    Supreme Court Health Care Oral Argument Same-Day Audio, March 26-27 - Will air at approximately 1pm ET on C-SPAN3. Read more
  • Kelly M.heart icon on user image
    Kelly Mariska-BrownOctober 11, 2015
    Sit in on the 30 minute courtroom lecture - totally worth it!
  • Jim M.
    Jim MooreMarch 26, 2013
    I used to could ask to cut in the front of the line to "just brush my hair". That won't work today.
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MacGMay 5, 2023
    Take the tour.
  • kirstie r.
    kirstie rApril 8, 2013
    Let your voice be heard on the steps outside.
  • Shayheart icon on user image
    ShayApril 12, 2015
    Beautiful building.
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MillerApril 11, 2015
    There's a reason they call it "supreme"
  • Lydia S.heart icon on user image
    Cool building to visit
  • Amnesty International B.
    Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law.
  • Kathy W.
    Kathy W.May 23, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Supreme Court Police, a.k.a., Quiet Police. SHHHHHH!!!!!
  • Anju G.heart icon on user image
    Anju GeorgeApril 13, 2015
    Architecturally magnificent!!
  • The Junior League
    The Junior LeagueJune 13, 2011
    First female, and now former, Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor, is a member of The Junior League.
  • Dora
    DoraJuly 21, 2010
    When court's in session, you can stand in a line to hear three minutes of oral arguments. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
  • Miguel V.
    Miguel VazquezSeptember 20, 2014
    Good video at theater and oral presentation at courtroom.
  • Vivek S.
    Vivek SurtiApril 14, 2011
    Pretty cool - ESP for political geeks like me
  • US National Archives
    US National ArchivesJanuary 28, 2011
    Click the link below to listen to a digital audio recording of President Clinton on the death of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Read more
  • C-SPAN
    C-SPANJune 21, 2010
    Watch C-SPAN’s documentary on the Supreme Court, which includes interviews with every living Justice. Read more
  • C-SPAN
    C-SPANDecember 14, 2010
    Check out this video of Justice Kegan in a C-SPAN interview discussing her use of a Kindle to read briefs. Read more
  • Kathy W.
    Kathy W.May 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Police take way too long to get people inside!
  • Christopher G.
    Christopher GreerMarch 27, 2013
    Equality NOW.
  • Rich
    RichJuly 5, 2012
    There goes our economy
  • C-SPAN
    C-SPANJune 21, 2010
    How does a new justice affect the Court? Justices tell C-SPAN (YouTube video) Read more
  • George P.
    George PuskarAugust 3, 2011
    Long live Originalists!
  • Devin E.
    Devin EmbilAugust 2, 2011
    Equal. Justice. Under. Law.
  • Christopher D.
    Christopher DorseyFebruary 18, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    the place where things get done Read more
  • Raquelheart icon on user image
    RaquelSeptember 8, 2017
    Espectacular edificio !
  • Zé Renato C.heart icon on user image
    Zé Renato CellaAugust 23, 2015
    Vale muito fazer a visita guiada.
  • Milena L.heart icon on user image
    Milena LoureiroAugust 10, 2014
    Pra quem tem muito interesse no judiciário.
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