New Orleans, La. ─ The Louisiana Supreme Court is observing Constitution Day 2026 on September 17, by providing free pocket-sized U.S. Constitutions to visitors at the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse (400 Royal St., New Orleans) today through Tuesday, September 30. Judges across Louisiana are encouraged to continue highlighting the nation’s founding ideals during the ongoing commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, while also honoring the U.S. Constitution throughout September.
Constitution Day commemorates the founders’ efforts to translate the Declaration of Independence’s principles into a framework for self-governance through a document that established the three branches of government and defined their powers. Thirty-nine delegates signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Each year, the Louisiana Judiciary observes the anniversary with educational programs led by judges in schools as part of the Judges in the Classroom/Students in the Courtroom initiative.
“Constitution Day offers judges in Louisiana a meaningful opportunity to reinforce the enduring principles that have shaped our nation,” Chief Justice Weimer said. “We are reminded that the judiciary plays a critical role in preserving fairness, independence, and upholding the principle that all stand equal before the law.”
In a letter to state judges ahead of Constitution Day, the Justices encouraged judges to share “how the Constitution guides their daily work and their devotion to fairness, due process, impartiality, and equal justice.”
In addition to statewide civic programming in partnership with schools, the Law Library of Louisiana, located on the Courthouse’s second floor, will distribute pocket Constitutions and feature a display on Louisiana’s constitutional history. The display is located on the first floor.
For more information, visit lasc.org or contact Louisiana Supreme Court Public Information Specialist Kevin Litten at klitten@lasc.org.