Rebecca Friedrichs, Attorney Michael Carvin, and Harlan Elrich Rebecca Friedrichs speaks with reporters after oral arguments Rebecca Friedrichs speaks with reporters after oral arguments Rebecca Friedrichs, Attorney Michael Carvin, and Harlan Elrich speak with reporters after oral arguments Plaintiffs Peggy Searcy, Karen Cuen, and Harlan Elrich at Supreme Court following oral arguments Rebecca Friedrichs on steps of the Supreme Court after oral arguments Governor Norquist speaks to Rebecca’s supporters on the steps of the Supreme Court Robert Alt, president of the Buckeye Institute, speaks to Rebecca’s supporters on the steps of the Supreme Court Supporters wait outside as oral arguments progress Lynn Harsh of the State Policy Network speaks to Rebecca’s supporters Starr Parker of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education speaks on the steps of the Supreme Court Gerard Robinson, former commissioner of education of the state of Florida and former secretary of education for the Commonwealth of Virginia, speaks in support of Rebecca Congressman Barry Loudermilk speaks to Rebecca’s supporters on the steps of the Supreme Court Kim Crockett speaks to Rebecca’s supporters on the steps of the Supreme Court Jeanne Allen k speaks to Rebecca’s supporters on the steps of the Supreme Court
On January 11th, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Friedrichs v. CTA . While the attorneys argued before the court, Rebecca’s supporters gathered on the steps to show their support and explain why they trust teachers to decide whether or not to join a union. Those present included teachers, school administrators, education reform leaders, congressmen, and academics.