At Georgia State University, Our America brought in the Institute for Justice and the Cato Institute for a simple purpose: break down what the Supreme Court actually did last term. About 120 students from two political science classes showed up, not for hype, but to understand how these rulings affect their everyday rights.
Tahmineh Dehbozorgi and Thomas Berry walked through the major cases — free speech, executive power, property rights, and immunity. The explanations were direct and focused on one thing: how much authority the government claims, and how often it pushes the limits.
The case that held the room was Martin v. United States. A wrong-house federal raid near Atlanta isn’t theory; it’s what happens when government power goes unchecked. The Institute for Justice took that fight to the Supreme Court, and hearing the details laid out plainly made it clear why these cases matter beyond the headlines.
“A lot of students often hear about the Supreme Court, but they don’t understand that their rulings can affect their daily lives”, said Our America’s National Director. “Which is why we were happy to partner with the Institute for Justice and the Cato Institute – two organizations that are fighting for the freedoms of every American.”
Students didn’t sit back quietly. They pushed for specifics, questioned assumptions, and asked about the practical impact of the Court’s decisions. A few stayed afterward to keep talking through the issues — not out of excitement, but because they wanted clarity on how this system actually works.
The photos reflect exactly what happened: students paying attention, challenging the material, and engaging seriously with the law instead of treating it like a distant abstraction.
No theatrics. No ceremony. Just students trying to understand the power structures they live under — and what happens when the government crosses its own lines.
