The Wyoming Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct oral arguments on Tuesday, February 10, in the Historic Supreme Court Room at the Wyoming State Capitol. This event is part of the Wyoming Semiquincentennial celebration, which marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
The court will hear three cases during the day, starting at 9 a.m., with further sessions at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. At 11 a.m., the Cheyenne League of Women Voters will present on the history of prohibition in both Wyoming and the United States. The presentation is intended to provide insight into this period in legal and social history.
Justice Kari Gray, who serves on the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force, stated: “As we commemorate the Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of our nation, in 2026 the Wyoming Supreme Court will hold a total of four special sessions in the Historic Supreme Court Room. These sessions spotlight the importance of representative government, the separation of powers and the role of each branch in safeguarding our democracy. This location in this venerable space, where Wyoming pioneered women’s suffrage as the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869, highlights Wyoming’s enduring contributions to America’s heritage and leadership.”
The Historic Supreme Court Room was also used for Wyoming’s Constitutional Convention in 1889 during its pursuit of statehood.
Members of the public are invited to attend. More information about case details and live audio broadcasts can be found on the Wyoming Judicial Branch website. Additional events related to Wyoming’s Semiquincentennial can be accessed at https://www.wyoming250.com/.
