The filling room is where over 8,000 petition are send in each year in hopes that their cases are granted by the members of the supreme court.
"Press Room"
The press room is located on the ground floor of the supreme court it's visited when the supreme court has an option.
"Robing Room"
In this room just behind the Supreme Court Chamber, Justices gather approximately 10 minutes before entering the Courtroom. Here they will put on their ceremonial robes, shake hands by tradition, and then begin their procession into the courtroom in order of seniority. In this video we hear from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Antonin Scalia, and former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
"Court Room"
There are four symbolic friezes that ring the upper part of the Supreme Court Chamber. Supreme Court Associate Curator Matthew Hofstadter describes the North, South, East and West Courtroom friezes in this video.
"East and West conference Room"
The East and West Conference rooms are located just off of the Supreme Court Chamber. The private rooms are utilized for events of the Court as well as occasional television appearances by the Justices. In this video, Chief Justice John Roberts talks about the historic portraits of past Chief Justices found in the two rooms. Supreme Court Curators Catherine Fits and Matthew Hofstadter also talk about the art and symbolism in the rooms.
"The Great Hall"
The Great Hall is the ceremonial space leading up to the entrance of the Supreme Court Chamber. Used for memorial services for deceased Justices, it is adorned with busts of past Chief Justices as well as artwork symbolic of the law. In this video, Supreme Court Curators Catherine Fitts and Matthew Hofstadter as well as historian Jim O'Hara describe the space
"The Lawyers Lounge"
Located just off of the Supreme Court Chamber, this room is where attorneys will gather for final preparations and instructions before entering the Courtroom for oral argument in front of the nine justices. Former Solicitor General Drew Days III, attorney Maureen Mahoney, and Supreme Court Clerk William Sutter talk about the function of the room and the mood in there prior to oral argument.
"Courtyard"
The Supreme Court contains four interior courtyards that surround the area near the Supreme Court Chamber. Curators Catherine Fitts and Matthew Hofstedt talk about one of these quiet places of solitude where only Justices and the staff of the Court have access to.
John Marshall Dining Room
Located on the second floor, the John Marshall Dining Room was given this name by former Chief Justice Warren Burger. A private room just for the Justices, it contains portraits of James Madison and William Marbury from the famous Marbury v. Madison case establishing judicial review. Supreme Court Associate Curator Matthew Hofstedt, Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and reporter Lyle Denniston talk about the room and the significance of the case.
Justices' Dining Room
On days of Oral Argument, Justices gather in this private second floor room to have an informal, yet traditional lunch together after their courtroom experience. One rule…they do not talk about the cases just heard. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Clarence Thomas, and Chief Justice John Roberts talk about this room and the lunch. Describing the art and artifacts in the room are Supreme Court Curators Catherine Fitts and Matthew Hofstedt.
Courtyard
The Supreme Court contains four interior courtyards that surround the area near the Supreme Court Chamber. Curators Catherine Fitts and Matthew Hofstedt talk about one of these quiet places of solitude where only Justices and the staff of the Court have access to.
The Supreme Court Library
Located on the third floor of the Supreme Court building, this private room is for the use of the Supreme Court as well members of the Supreme Court bar. It contains all the volumes of State and Federal law as well as many other legal books and documents. In this video, former Supreme Court Justices David Souter and Sandra Day O'Connor, former SC law clerk Maureen Mahoney as well as the curators of the Court Catherine Fitts and Matthew Hofstedt talk about this beautifully adorned space.
East Plaza Pediment
Located on the East side of the Supreme Court, this part of the building is viewed far less often by the public. Supreme Court Associate Curator Matthew Hofstedt describes the pediment's history and symbolic artwork.
West Plaza Pediment
At the top of the West Plaza of the Supreme Court is a pediment featuring the words “Equal Justice Under Law.” In this video, Supreme Court Curator Catherine Fitts talks about the symbolic artwork contained in the pediment, and former Solicitor General Drew Days speaks to the meaning of the words inscribed in it.
Bronze Doors
At the top of the West Plaza steps are the ceremonial Bronze Doors that you encounter before entering the Supreme Court building. Supreme Court Associate Curator Matthew Hofstedt describes the history of these doors and the symbolism contained in them.
West Plaza - statues, flagpoles and sculptures
In this video, Supreme Court Curators Catherine Fitts and Matthew Hofstedt describe parts of the West Plaza as you approach the Supreme Court, including the symbolic lampposts, flagpoles and the two Sculptures that sit on either side of the steps leading up to the entrance of the Supreme Court.
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