How Politicization of the Courts Threatens Our Democracy

We live in a time of political polarization that seems to affect every aspect of our republic. The courts that we expect to render justice fairly and impartially are increasingly politicized. When political agendas drive judicial outcomes, we cease to trust our courts and our judiciary. And when we lose faith in our system of justice, democracy itself is at risk.

Date: Wednesday, October 11

Time: 1:00 pm

Location: Davidson Town Hall, Lower Level Community Room, 251 South Street, Davidson, NC. *

* Please enter from parking lot in rear of building through the double red doors to left of glass entrance.

Thomas W. Ross is a native North Carolinian who has served the people of this State in many different capacities. A graduate of Davidson College and the University of North Carolina School of Law, Mr. Ross is President Emeritus of the 17-campus University of North Carolina, having served as President from 2011-2016. Prior to becoming President of UNC, he served as President of Davidson College, executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, a Superior Court judge, chief of staff to a U. S. Congressman, a member of a Greensboro, NC law firm and as an Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government at UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Government. His public service and professional achievements have been recognized with numerous honors and awards.