Source: United States Courts
“Through this center, we hope to put the truth of active liberty in action — by helping people of all ages and all backgrounds, whether steeped in legal knowledge or too young to have much of it — reflect on and learn about the Constitution and the Courts and how they relate to each other in our democracy,” said Chief Judge David J. Barron, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, who led the effort to establish the new center.
The Breyer Learning Center is one of a growing number of civics education centers, museums, and exhibits in federal court buildings across the country. At the new learning center, students and adults can learn about the important role of the Judiciary in daily life. Educational materials include information and activities about the Constitution, landmark Supreme Court cases, federal court basics, jury service, and careers in the federal court system.
The 2,800-square-foot center, named in honor of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, is in the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse in Boston. The learning center includes space for hosting workshops, training sessions, and seminars, in addition to the student-centered programs offered by Discovering Justice, a local nonprofit organization that brings students and communities together to examine the workings of the justice system.