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Courthouse FAQ

Directions & Parking Information

The John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse is located at 1 Courthouse Way in the Seaport neighborhood of Boston.

We highly recommend traveling to the courthouse by public transportation.

MBTA

The Moakley Courthouse is located directly on the Silver Line at the Courthouse Station Stop. The courthouse is a 15-minute walk from the Red Line and Commuter Rail at South Station, a 16-minute walk from the Blue Line at the Aquarium Station, and an 18-minute walk from the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing.

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Parking

There is NO parking available at the Moakley Courthouse, and street parking is limited in the seaport area. There are several commercial parking lots and garages around the courthouse.

Courthouse Regulations & Security

All adults visiting the courthouse will be required to show photo identification to enter the courthouse. Visitors will be required to walk through a metal detector and have belongings checked by an X-Ray Machine. Food and drink, including water, will not be allowed in the courthouse.

Please note that electronics aren’t allowed inside the Moakley Courthouse. This includes things like:

  • Cell phones
  • Laptops
  • Smart watches
  • Earbuds and headphones
  • Portable chargers
  • Charging cords

Photography

Due to the Rules of the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, photography is NOT allowed in the courthouse. We know you are eager to document your trip! We recommend that photos be taken outside the courthouse at the Harbor Park entrance or the entrance on Northern Avenue. Thank you for your cooperation.

Food & Drink

Food and drink, including water, cannot be brought into the courthouse.

The courthouse has a cafe featuring a grill station, sandwich station, and salad bar with reasonable prices. If you are a group larger than 10 that is interested in visiting the cafe, please let us know at least 2 weeks prior to your visit.

  • Earbuds and headphones
  • Portable chargers
  • Charging cords
Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan

Rana Suh Kannan has spent nearly her entire 20+ year career dedicated to providing students with access to high-quality education experiences that lead to strong academic outcomes. She brings extensive and diverse experiences as a teacher, school administrator, funder, and nonprofit professional. Rana is committed to Discovering Justice’s mission to enable students to become well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and desire to build and sustain an equitable democracy.

Prior to Discovering Justice, Rana spent seven years at Boston Schools Fund, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer. She co-led the development of the organization’s second fund, and ensured its operationalization across the organization. Previously, Rana played pivotal roles at organizations such as Salsify, Phoenix Charter Academy, The Achievement Network, and Roxbury Prep Charter School. Rana graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology. She earned her Master’s in Education Policy & Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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