THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
The Student Association Supreme Court is comprised of students appointed by the President and then confirmed by the SA Senate.
The Supreme Court is the final say in any disputes that arise within the purview of the Student Association. Students can appeal to the Court if they feel that a group or a person has violated the Constitution or By-Laws of the Student Association and their action or decision needs to be overturned or corrected.
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Know your Rights!
Submit a Petition to the Court.
If you’re planning to move forward with filing a petition to the Supreme Court, it’s essential to ensure that you follow the correct procedures and include all necessary information. Here’s a step-by-step guide based on the Student Association’s guidelines to help you through the process:
1. Review the Petition Guidelines
Understand the Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court of the Student Association has jurisdiction over cases involving the Constitution, statutes, provisions, and resolutions of the Student Association. Make sure that your issue falls within these areas.
Timeframe: Confirm that your petition is being filed within the appropriate timeframe—eight weeks from the date of the incident for most cases, and three Student Association business days for election-related disputes.
After submission, it’s a good idea to follow up with the Chief Justice or another member of the Supreme Court to confirm that your petition has been received and is under review.
Prepare for a Hearing: If your petition is accepted, prepare for the possibility of a hearing. Be ready to present your case and any supporting evidence clearly and effectively.
2. Prepare Your Petition
Complete the Petition Form on My Involvement
Petitioner Details: Include the full names, titles (if applicable), and contact information of all petitioners.
Respondent Details: Similarly, provide the names and contact details of all respondents involved in the issue.
Case Information: Clearly state the issue you want the Court to address. This should be concise and focused on the specific legal or procedural question at hand.
Rationale: Explain why the Court should review your case, including the harm or injury your organization has suffered and the importance of resolving this issue.
3. Submit Additional Documentation
If your case requires more space than the My Involvement form allows, you can prepare a supplemental document up to six pages in length. This document should provide additional details and evidence to support your petition.
Email Submission: Send the additional documentation to the Chief Justice at sachiefjustice@albany.edu. Make sure to include your petition form submission details in the email to ensure that everything is connected and reviewed together.
Clearly outline all relevant dates, including:
The date when the harm or incident occurred.
The date of any decisions by lower committees or bodies.
The date you are submitting your petition.
Filing a petition to the Supreme Court of the Student Association is a serious process that requires careful preparation and adherence to procedural guidelines. By following these steps, you can ensure that your petition is properly submitted and that your organization’s rights are fairly considered.
Good luck with your petition!
Supreme Court Terms
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This Court has not heard any cases between 2020-2021
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(SCSA-1920-001) African Student Association v. Student Association Office of the Comptroller
(SCSA-1920-002) Crown v. Student Association
(SCSA-1920-003) Max Sevor v. Senator Osei, Senator Chandan, and President Chin-Carty
(SCSA-1920-004) Student Association Senate v. President Desann Chin-Carty
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This Court has not heard any cases between 2018-2019
The Lawson Court of the UAlbany Student Association
Chief Justice
Halimah Lawson
sachiefjustice@albany.edu
Deputy Chief Justice
Plabon Saha
sadeputychief@albany.edu
The Associate Justices of the Lawson Court
Associate Justice
mleung@albany.edu
Meagan Lung
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Hello! I'm Meagan and I'm an associate justice. I'm currently a senior double majoring in biology and art history. I've been a justice since Fall '25.
Associate Justice
Vacant
Public Relations Clerk
Jaslaudi Ramirez
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My name is Jaslaudi. I am currently the public relations clerk. I am a sophomore majoring in Public Policy with a double minor in French and Spanish. I’ve been a part of the court since Fall ‘25.
Associate Justice
nmhenry@albany.edu
Nylah Henry
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Hi, my name is Nylah. I am currently an Associate Justice. I am a sophomore majoring in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice. I have been a member of the Court and Associate Justice since Fall ‘25.
Public Records Clerk
Ma-Sadio Faye
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Hi! My name is Macy and I am the current Public Records Clerk. I’m a junior majoring in Political Science with minors in French and Legal Studies. I have been a member of the court since Fall ‘25.
Associate Justice
jcampbell6@albany.edu
Justin Campbell
Associate Justice
Vacant
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Hello, my name is Justin. I’m an Associate Justice on the Student Association Supreme Court. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Urban Studies with a minor in Business Admin. I have been a justice of the court since Fall ‘25.
Public Administrative Clerk
Zara Pinar
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Hi my name is Zara. I am the current Public Administration Clerk for the Supreme Court. I am currently a senior majoring in Political Science and Globalization Studies. I have been a member of the court since Fall ‘25.
The Cuddy Court: Fall 2025
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James Cuddy
Chief Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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Milexy Campos
Deputy Chief Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Halimah Lawson
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Plabon Saha
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Meagan Lung
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Nylah Henry
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Trevor Pettit
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Justin Campbell
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Trevor Pettit
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Vacant
Associate Justice
The Jimenez Court: 2024-2025
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Steven Jimenez
Chief Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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Gabrielle Samson
Deputy Chief Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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Tolu Anjorin
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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James Cuddy
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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Milexy Campos
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Yesim Cinar
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Jarren Cherubin
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Halimah Lawson
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
The Anjorin Court: 2023-2024
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Tolu Anjorin
Chief Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Steven Jimenez
Deputy Chief Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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Gabrielle Samson
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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James Cuddy
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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Milexy Campos
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Yesim Cinar
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
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Jarren Cherubin
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Jalen Rose
The Gyamfi Court: 2022-2023
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Roderica Gyamfi
Chief Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Joshua Manu-Tawaiah
Deputy Chief Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Tolu Anjorin
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Hiylee Marte
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Steven Jimenez
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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Gabrielle Samson
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
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James Cuddy
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Enid Walker
The Boutin Court: 2021-2022
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Barbara Boutin
Chief Justice
Appointed by President Damilola Adesanya
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Arnelle Jean-Jacques
Deputy Chief Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Tolu Anjorin
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Ali Popeck
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Damilola Adesanya
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Mina Gul
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Joshua Manu-Tawiah
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Roderica Gyamfi
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Hiylee Isses Marte
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
The Magnana Court: 2020-2021
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Thomas Magnana
Chief Justice
Appointed by President Damilola Adesanya
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Shaneil Wynter
Deputy Chief Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Danya Mekkielamin
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Damilola Adesanya
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Andrew Thomas
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Damilola Adesanya
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Imade Omozore
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Ali Popeck
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
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Barbara Boutin
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Abdoullah Goudiaby
The Zhang Court: 2019-2020
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Shouyue Zhang
Chief Justice
Appointed by President Desann Chin-Carty
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Andrew Thomas
Deputy Chief Justice
Appointed by President Desann Chin-Carty
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Peltra Holness
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Alana Chen
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Desann Chin-Carty
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Chidiogo Igboekwe
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Jessika Ball
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Amanda Zoda
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
The Tapia Court: 2018-2019
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Anahi Tapia
Chief Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Amanda Zoda
Deputy Chief Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Jonathan Mulhern
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Jessika Ball
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Raymond Strawn III
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Petra Holness
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
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Chidiogo “ChiChi” Igboekwe
Associate Justice
Appointed by President Langie Cadesca
