Justice works through trial by jury, the cherished privilege preserved by the Bill of Rights.
This year Americans celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Bill of Rights, and the vital jury process it guarantees. Thomas Jefferson called this process the best of all possible safeguards for the person, property and reputation of every citizen. It was, in fact, the verdict of courageous jurors that established the right to a free press in America. Trial by jury means you and I can make a difference, right along with other citizens. In contrast to other countries, where judges alone often decide issues, our jury process keeps the law in America from getting too far from the people.