2025 Equal Justice Under the Law
Equal Justice Under Law is designed to enhance students' understanding of a recently decided U.S. Supreme Court case and a related public policy question. In their classes, students examine case facts, review the constitutional issue, consider the arguments they find persuasive, and analyze a related law or public policy using the Constitutional Democracy Project's developed curriculum materials.
After learning about the case in their classrooms, students come together to deliberate on the constitutional issue and discuss policy applications with peers from a variety of school settings. At the student-led conference, they deliberate on constitutional issue(s) and discuss the related policy question with peers, legal experts, and policymakers.
The case we will be delving into is Chiles v. Salazar, a Colorado case that involves a law that bans conversion therapy for minors, arguing it harms children. A counselor is now challenging that law, claiming it violates her First Amendment right to free speech. This case raises urgent questions about free speech, professional responsibility, and the role of government—questions that connect directly to the issues our students wrestle with in civics and history classrooms.
Registration is $50 per school. Individuals can register independently for $15. Schools can be invoiced, or a direct payment link can be sent after registration. Individuals will be sent a direct link for payment upon registration.
