Welcome to State Court Watch, a project of the Law, Youth and Citizenship Program of the New York State Bar Association. This website is a resource for teachers and students interested in enhancing Social Studies curricula by making connections between state case law, famous U.S. Supreme Court cases, and topics covered in U.S. Government and citizenship classes. These connections make real the concepts of federalism and separation of powers that are important components of U.S. government at all levels of instruction.
LYC
Conference 2009: Pamela Katz, Director of State Court Watch,
presented a talk about "International Trade and the Environment." The session
showed how students can take the dilemma of the economy v. the environment
to the next level by looking at the World Trade Organization and how free
trade intersects with environmental protection. Current examples involving
genetically modified foods and protection of dolphins in fishing industries,
among others, were discussed. Click here for
links to the debate topics presented as well as various Internet resources
on the subject.
Judge LiLan of the Shanghai High Court discusses judicial selection in China.
Listen to retired Chief Judge Judith Kaye's views on:





Listen to retired Court of Appeals Judge Albert M. Rosenblatt's views on
Listen to New York State Senator Neil Breslin's views on: