Supreme Court Reflection

The Supreme Court of the United States 

Before I started learning about the Supreme Court, I didn’t think much about it. It felt distant; like something that only mattered to lawyers, judges, or people involved in big national cases. But the more I’ve explored how it works, the more I’ve realized how connected it is to everyday life and how powerful it really is.

One of the first things that surprised me was the number of petitions the Court receives around 7,000 every year. That’s thousands of people reaching out, hoping their case will be heard. And even though only about 100 are accepted, every single one gets looked at. It doesn’t matter if it’s a handwritten letter from someone in prison or a formal legal document from a top attorney, they all get the same level of attention. That really stuck with me. It shows that the Court is serious about fairness and doesn’t play favorites.

U.S. Supreme Court

What I’ve come to appreciate is how the Supreme Court isn’t just a legal institution—it’s a symbol of trust. It doesn’t have the flashy power of Congress or the visibility of the presidency, but it holds something just as important: the confidence of the American people. That trust is what gives it strength.

Learning about the Court has made me think differently about justice. It’s not always fast, and it’s definitely not simple, but it’s built on the idea that everyone deserves to be heard. That’s powerful. And even though I’m not a lawyer or judge, understanding how the Supreme Court works has helped me see how deeply it affects all of us.

As I learned from this documentary about the Supreme Court 

AI Disclosure: After taking notes while watching the Supreme Court video, I used Microsoft Copilot to smooth the text and format it in a readable way. I then edited the AI generated text. I added photos and captions. I expanded on what the AI-generated text by adding some of my personal thoughts and opinions