Events at Community College of Philadelphia

Starts Monday, Oct. 2 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Room S2-3

Knowing what to expect at the polls and understanding what you are voting for is important, but where you get your information is crucial to your understanding and decision-making. That’s why we’ve invited members of the judicial branch to explain and teach our community firsthand information about the United States Constitution, the court system, criminal and civil cases, and more. You’ll enter the classroom intrigued, and leave enriched and ready to make the best decisions for your family and community. This workshop series is more than just politics. It’s about understanding the influence the U.S. government has on your life, how it works for you and the lawful rights of citizens.

Please email Olivia Edwards to receive the link to register for this 8-week series, which runs from Oct. 2 through Nov. 20.

Workshop Series Schedule

Note: classes to begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted
10/2 | Intro. to Federal Courts—Separation of Powers, the Judiciary Act, Rule of Law | Hon. Cynthia M. Rufe
10/9 | Labor, Employment and Discrimination Law | Hon. Gene Pratter | Note: Class to start at 5:30 p.m.
10/16 | Comparison of State and Federal Court Systems | Hon. Cheryl A. Krause (and Hon. Susan Gantman (Ret.)*)
10/23 | The Fourth Amendment, Search and Seizure, Criminal Law | Hon. Ted McKee
10/30 | Judicial Decision Making and Judicial Independence | Hon. D. Brooks Smith and Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell
11/6 | The First Amendment | Hon. Larry Stengel (Ret.)
11/13 | The Fourteenth Amendment and Due Process | Hon. Gerald McHugh
11/20 | Immigration Law | Hon. Phil Restrepo