Supreme Court
1 First St NE Washington, DC 20543, United States Phone: +1 202 479 3000 www.supremecourt.govAbout
Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court is an interesting place to visit and many people do not realize that it is open to the public. The Court was originally located in the Capitol Building in Washington. On the front stairway are two statues, the Contemplation of Justice and the Guardian or Authority of Law.Visitors may enter thebuilding from the Plaza doors located on each side of the main steps. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located along Maryland Avenue on the left side of the building. Visitors should be aware that the business of the Court may from time to time affect public access to the building or alter programming offered to visitors.Court, the highest judicial authority in the United States. They decide whether actions of Congress, the President, the states and the lower courts follow the principles of the Constitution. Out of approximately 7,000 cases submitted each year to the Supreme Court, only about 100 cases are heard.
