Former Federal Judges Convene at the National Civil Rights Museum for National Conversation on the Judiciary and Democracy
By The Pilot News
February 19, 2026 | National Civil Rights Museum | The Pilot News
Memphis, TN, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the nation observes Black History Month and reflects on the long arc of the Civil Rights Movement, the National Civil Rights Museum and Keep Our Republic will host a timely public forum examining one of the most consequential pillars of American democracy: the federal judiciary.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM, the Museum will present Justice in Balance: The Courts, Civil Rights, and Our Democracy in the Ford Theatre. The program will be livestreamed, followed by a reception.
The discussion will explore the historic and ongoing role of the courts in safeguarding civil rights, protecting constitutional freedoms, and preserving the rule of law. At a time of heightened political polarization, increased scrutiny of judicial decisions, and rising threats against members of the judiciary, the forum seeks to deepen public understanding of why judicial independence remains essential to democratic stability. . . .