- We are officially launching SCOPA September! Before we dig in and share some exciting ways for you to get involved, we want to share what we mean by “SCOPA.” When we say “SCOPA,” we are referring to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
- SCOPA was established in 1772. It is the oldest appellate court in the country. As the state’s highest court, the justices make the final decisions interpreting Pennsylvania’s laws and Constitution and hear cases involving issues of immediate public importance arising from any court in the Commonwealth. The Supreme Court is also responsible for supervising and administering Pennsylvania’s entire judicial branch of government. Even if you have never had a case in court yourself, so many of the decisions made there affect your rights and freedoms.
- We are talking about voting rights, workplace rights, property rights, family Law rights, civil rights, REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, and more. The Supreme Court protects our constitution and this November, we have the opportunity to make our voices heard.