On May 13th, 2025, members of KSVT took to the Kentucky Court of Appeals for a hearing focused on motions to dismiss a lawsuit, Kentucky Student Voice Team v. Commonwealth of Kentucky.
On May 13th, 2025, members of the Kentucky Student Voice Team (KSVT) took to the Kentucky Court of Appeals located in Frankfort, KY for a hearing focused on motions to dismiss a lawsuit, Kentucky Student Voice Team v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, that alleges that the state has not fulfilled its constitutional obligation to provide a quality, equitable public education to all Kentucky students. From 10:00 to 11:30, families, plaintiffs, and supporters packed the courtroom of Judge Phillip Shepherd as he heard arguments from both the Attorney General’s office and the attorney representing KSVT. Ultimately, Judge Shepherd asked for both sides to submit an additional brief within 30 days, and reconvene at a later date that is yet to be specified. Following the hearing, KSVT members spoke at a press event and asserted their rights as students to fight for a more equitable system of public education. These photos and illustrations capture what happened that day.
KSVT members and supporters standing outside the Kentucky Court of Appeals before the dismissal hearing. Taken by Eva Alcaraz-Monje in Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
Courtroom sketch during the dismissal hearing. Sketch done by Milo Osborn at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
Courtroom sketch during the dismissal hearing. Sketch done by Milo Osborn at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
Courtroom sketch during the dismissal hearing. Sketch done by Milo Osborn at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
Courtroom sketch during the dismissal hearing. Sketch done by Milo Osborn at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
Courtroom sketch during the dismissal hearing. Sketch done by Milo Osborn at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
KSVT Cross-Organizational Coordinator, Storytelling Team Lead, and plaintiff in the KSVT litigation case, Luisa Sanchez, opening the press event outside the Kentucky Court of Appeals after the dismissal hearing. Taken by Eva Alcaraz-Monje in Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
KSVT Former Voucher Campaign Coordinator Peter Jefferson speaking during the press event outside the Kentucky Court of Appeals after the dismissal hearing. Taken by Eva Alcaraz-Monje in Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
KSVT member and plaintiff in the KSVT litigation case, Abigail Ladwig, closing the press event outside the Kentucky Court of Appeal after the dismissal hearing attended by several local news organizations. Taken by Eva Alcaraz-Monje in Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
KSVT members who spoke at the press event being interviewed by the press after the press event outside the Kentucky Court of Appeals, following the dismissal hearing.Taken by Eva Alcaraz-Monje in Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
KSVT members holding a sign as KSVT Policy Co-Coordinator Ivy Litton speaks during the press event outside the Kentucky Court of Appeals after the dismissal hearing. Taken by Eva Alcaraz-Monje in Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
KSVT members and supporters standing outside the Kentucky Court of Appeals before the press event following the dismissal hearing. Taken by Eva Alcaraz-Monje in Frankfort KY on May 13th, 2025.
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