The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute

The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr.

Institute promotes understanding of and education regarding the United States Constitution, the independent judiciary it created, and the impact of the rule of law on our lives. Institute is a non-partisan voice that shares the stories of our Constitution and our Judiciary through programs that illuminate issues and perspectives, foster thoughtful and civil discourse, and inspire our national community in our nation’s never-ending pursuit of a more perfect union.

On Friday, September 11, 2026, guests gathered for a program organized by the Johnson Institute to recognize the endurin...
09/22/2026

On Friday, September 11, 2026, guests gathered for a program organized by the Johnson Institute to recognize the enduring legacy of the original plaintiffs involved in the landmark 1963 civil rights case, Lee v. Macon County Board of Education. Five of the original plaintiffs were in attendance: Anthony Lee, Willie B. Wyatt, Wilma Jones Scott, Marsha Sullins-Slocum, and Edith Henderson Wimbish.

Read more by visiting the link below.
https://thejohnsoninstitute.org/celebrating-the-legacy-of-lee-v-macon-county-board-of-education/

Today, we honor the U.S. Constitution and the enduring principles of liberty, justice, and self-government that continue...
09/17/2026

Today, we honor the U.S. Constitution and the enduring principles of liberty, justice, and self-government that continue to shape our nation.

Welcoming a new year with gratitude in our hearts and hope for all that’s to come. Shana Tova!
09/11/2026

Welcoming a new year with gratitude in our hearts and hope for all that’s to come. Shana Tova!

"No day shall erase you from the memory of time." - Virgil. This image captures the memorial wall at the 9/11 Museum in ...
09/11/2026

"No day shall erase you from the memory of time." - Virgil. This image captures the memorial wall at the 9/11 Museum in New York City.

09/08/2026

You’ve been back in the classroom since the beginning of August, and we’re here with a friendly reminder: now is the perfect time to schedule your civic engagement visit! Schedule your visit today by clicking the link below.

https://thejohnsoninstitute.org/visit/

Thank you Alabama Association for Justice for bringing interns and law clerks to the courthouse from around the state, a...
08/12/2026

Thank you Alabama Association for Justice for bringing interns and law clerks to the courthouse from around the state, and thank you to Judge Keith Watkins for speaking to the group during its visit!

To schedule a visit, click the link below.
https://thejohnsoninstitute.org/visit/

Did you know that George Washington and James Madison were the only future presidents to sign the Constitution?
07/23/2026

Did you know that George Washington and James Madison were the only future presidents to sign the Constitution?

Thank you to Palm Beach Day Academy for visiting the courthouse and participating in Civil Discourse & Difficult Decisio...
07/21/2026

Thank you to Palm Beach Day Academy for visiting the courthouse and participating in Civil Discourse & Difficult Decisions, and for our volunteer attorneys for coaching the students!

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Montgomery, AL
36101

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