January 29, 2026: Semiquincentennial Celebration Kickoff Event, Tucson
February 19, 2026: Community Speaking Event - Judge Martinez presents "America's First President & the Framing of Executive Power"
February 24, 3036: Community Speaking Event - Judge Rayes presents "Civic Engagement"
February 26, 2026: In-House Speaking Event - Judge Snow presents "Continuing Relevance of Grievances in the Declaration of Independence"
March 10, 2026: Community Speaking Event - Judge Snow presents "Role of a Juror"
March 26, 2026: Community Speaking Event - Judge Marner presents "Contributions of Veterans to America"
April 7, 2026: Community Speaking Event - Judge Desai presents "Voting and the Voting Rights Act"
April 15, 2026: Community Speaking Event - Judge Bibles presents "The Formation of a More Perfect Union"
April 21, 2026: Community Speaking Event - Chief Judge Zipps presents "First Amendment"
April 28, 2026: In-House Speaking Event - Judge Liburdi presents "Direct Democracy"
June 18, 2026: Community Speaking Event - Judge Collins presents "Civil Rights and Commemoration of Juneteenth"
Students Explore the Legal System Through Civics Education Program
Students from the following schools have participated or will participate in a hands-on Civics Education Program at the courthouse.
The Court provides a variety of civics programming designed to deepen students’ understanding of the U.S. legal system. Students may participate in mock trials, reenact notable Supreme Court cases, or discuss how to engage in civil discourse. In addition, students tour the courthouse, observe court proceedings, and meet and talk to judges, lawyers, court staff and the U.S. Marshal Service about a variety of topics, including careers in the legal field.
January 9, 2026: Civics Education Program - Tanque Verde High School
January 22, 2026: Civics Education Program - Dodge Middle School
January 22, 2026: Civics Education Program - San Miguel Otro Lado Program, Totino Grace-Fridley, MN
January 28, 2026: Civics Education Program - San Miguel Otro Lado Program, St. Mary’s College
February 4, 2026: Civics Education Program - Mission Heights Preparatory High School
February 6, 2026: Civics Education Program - Tanque Verde High School
February 10, 2026: Civics Education Program - San Miguel Otro Lado Program, Cathedral High School-LA California
February 23, 2026: Civics Education Program - San Miguel Otro Lado Program, La Salle College Prep-Oregon
February 24, 2026: Civics Education Program - Catalina High School
February 25, 2026: Civics Education Program - Palo Verde High School
March 10, 2026: Civics Education Program - Catholic University of America
March 13, 2026: Civics Education Program - Pima Community College
March 23, 2026: Civics Education Program - Christian Brothers School
March 24, 2026: Civics Education Program - Continental School District
March 30, 2026: Civics Education Program - Presidio High School
April 6, 2026: Civics Education Program - International School of Tucson
April 10, 2026: Civics Education Program - Mica Mountain High School
April 10, 2026: Civics Education Program - Baboquivari High School and Tohono O’odham High School
April 14, 2026: Civics Education Program - Montessori School House of Tucson
April 21, 2026: Civics Education Program - James E Roger College of Law at the UA
April 28, 2026: Civics Education Program - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute with UA
July 2, 2026: Civics Education Program - Be a Neighbor Civics Program
July 7, 2026: Civics Education Program - Saguaro Christian Church of Tucson
July 15, 2026: Civics Education Program - Pima County Bar Association
July 16, 2026: Civics Education Program - Be a Neighbor Civics Program
July 23, 2026: Civics Education Program - Saguaro Christian Church of Tucson
July 30, 2026: Civics Education Program - Saguaro Christian Church of TucsoN