A University of Michigan attorney will review major Supreme Court cases from the past year at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Kelly Cruz, associate general counsel at the University of Michigan, will lead the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan's (NCJW Michigan) annual Fall Focus program, titled “U.S. Supreme Court 101.” The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, according to the organizer’s event listing.
Cruz plans to cover cases involving birthright citizenship, medical abortion, transgender athletes, mail-in ballots, tariffs and gun control, according to an NCJW Michigan announcement published by the Jewish News. She will also explain the court's role in government and how justices are appointed.
The Supreme Court says it receives approximately 7,000 to 8,000 petitions for review each term and hears oral arguments in about 80 cases, according to its official FAQ.
“The cases that the Supreme Court hears often have significant political, societal and judicial impact by design,” Cruz said in the announcement. “For example, the tariffs have widespread economic impact on small and large businesses and mail-in ballots can affect how you vote.”
Lynn Lieberman, NCJW Michigan co-state policy advocate, said the group wants attendees to understand how the court's rulings affect daily life and how senators influence who sits on the bench.
Tickets cost $25. Students get in free with a student ID, according to the announcement. Pre-registration is required, and no walk-ins will be accepted.
To register, call 248-355-3300, ext. 0, or visit NCJW Michigan’s event page.
