Sixty-one judicial officers from across the State of Indiana will meet with nearly 4,500 students and civic group members to celebrate Constitution Day in September 2025.
Indiana courts commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, with a program that brings judges into schools and out into their communities.
Marshall County Judge Matthew Sarber will visit with students at Plymouth High School around Constitution Day. Judge Sarber's presentation emphasizes that celebrating Constitution Day is not simply about dates in history, but about the principles that continue to shape our democracy. His presentation focuses on the political theory of the Constitution and how it applies to individuals today.
Judge Sarber will trace the Constitution’s journey from the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation to the debates of the Constitutional Convention and the arguments of the Federalist Papers. He will highlight how the Constitution simultaneously divides and unites power - ensuring both liberty and stability through a system of checks and balances.
The presentation will also explore the Bill of Rights and the way the Constitution continues to influence American life today. Topics include the independence of the judiciary, limits on government authority, the ongoing debate over executive branch power compared to legislative action, and the preservation of free debate as essential to self-government.
“Constitution Day reminds us that our system thrives not because it eliminates differences, but because it channels them,” Judge Sarber said. “The Constitution is both a product of its time and an enduring framework that continues to guide us through new challenges, ensuring that liberty and justice remain at the center of our national life.”
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