MN Supreme Court Hears Arguments At Edison H.S.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minnesota's seven Supreme Court justices held court inside Edison High School in Minneapolis Monday, where the judges heard arguments from attorneys about an appeal in a real murder case.

The event was intended as a learning experience for students, but proved just as educational for the seasoned judges.

The students asked the judges questions, such as: How difficult it is to remain unbiased?

"We really take an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the people of Minnesota," Justice Wilhelmina Wright said.

Justice Alan Page, a former NFL player, has served in his role since 1993.

He says it's important for students to see the justice system at work, but also that real people sit in those prestigious seats.

"They have the same opportunities," Page said. "They can achieve whatever their hopes and dreams may be."

Students found the justices to be both intimidating and inspiring.

"I know I'm going to go through many ups and downs, challenges, mountains after mountains, but I hope I get through it, too," said Edison senior Marina Her.

Page reaches mandatory retirement age in four months, making this his 41st and final school visit.

"It's almost magic with the kids, with the students," he said.

The judges had to be extra careful Monday not to answer any questions about the case the students had just heard.

Normally, they'd conference right after the hearing, but this time they ate lunch with the students before getting back to work.