When the United States Supreme Court makes a decision it makes international headlines…but how does a case make its way to the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court is the final step in our Federal Court System. There are 94 district courts, 13 circuit courts, and one Supreme Court throughout the country.

When a case enters the Federal Court System is must follow a specific path through the district and circuit courts before it can get to the US Supreme Court.

But….have you ever wondered how the federal court system operates effectively in such a large nation?

Join us with special guest expert for a bonus Ask the Expert Session. Claire White, Educational Programs Manager at The Mob Museum, will lead this interactive and engaging session about the role of federal courthouses across the United States and explores the history of Las Vegas’ first Federal Courthouse and Post Office building, which now houses The Mob Museum. *This session will also highlight ways in which teachers and students can use federal buildings across Nevada to examine topics in history, culture, civics, and government.