U.S. Senate Committee on Judiciary

03/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/29/2024 07:56

MEDIA ADVISORY: Grassley to Host Federal Judiciary Youth Summit for Iowa High School Students

03.29.2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Grassley to Host Federal Judiciary Youth Summit for Iowa High School Students

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will host his fifth Federal Judiciary Youth Summit on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Davenport United States Courthouse. Ten high schools from seven counties in southeast and eastern Iowa will participate in the program.

WHO: Sen. Chuck Grassley and Judge Stephen Locher of the Southern District of Iowa

WHAT: Federal Judiciary Youth Summit

WHEN: Friday, April 5, 2024 from 9:30 - 11 a.m. CT

WHERE: United States Courthouse, 131 East Fourth Street, Davenport

Grassley will be available from 11 - 11:15 a.m. after the event to answer questions from local reporters outside the courtroom. Members of the media who wish to attend the media availability must RSVP. Please RSVP directly to [email protected].

*Note that reporters are allowed to attend the event but cannot bring any outside electronic devices into the courtroom. All electronic equipment must stay outside the courtroom for the duration of the event.

As part of Grassley's work to foster civic engagement and uphold the separation of powers, the 2024 Federal Judiciary Youth Summit will give young Iowans a glimpse into the federal judicial system. The event will include a welcome reception and question-and-answer session with Grassley and Locher, followed by media availability.

Participating schools include:

  • North Cedar Jr/Sr High School - Clarence, IA
  • Camanche High School - Camanche, IA
  • Clinton High School - Clinton, IA
  • Burlington Community High School - Burlington, IA
  • Mount Pleasant High School - Mount Pleasant, IA
  • Central Lee High School - Donnellson, IA
  • Fort Madison High School - Fort Madison, IA
  • West Liberty High School - West Liberty, IA
  • Bettendorf High School - Bettendorf, IA
  • Central High School - Davenport, IA

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