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An Extraordinary Panel at the Federalist Society's National Lawyers' Convention

At at time where moral clarity about antisemitism and radical hostility to Israel has been sorely lacking, the Federalist Society stepped up.

Reason

Jill Lepore on the US constitution, originalism … and Madison’s nose

The esteemed historian says her new book on the writing –and the attempts to amend – the constitution is in part ‘a deep historical critique of originalism’

The Guardian - US

How the conservative Federalist Society will affect the Supreme Court for decades to come

During the 2016 presidential election campaign, candidate Donald Trump took the unprecedented move of releasing a list of his potential Supreme Court nominees.

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Why critics fear Emil Bove’s confirmation will start a MAGA judicial shift

Bove was recently confirmed to a lifetime position as a circuit court judge, despite concerns about his ethics.

Al Jazeera

Why MAGA Turned on Amy Coney Barrett

Plus: The Supreme Court upholds a state ban on transgender care for minors.

Reason

From friends to foes: how Trump turned on the Federalist Society

President calls Leonard Leo a ‘sleazebag’ as dispute with key player in rightwing legal movement escalates

The Guardian - US

Interview with Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri About Judicial Selections in Trump 2.0

Will EDMO become the new NDTX?

Reason

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Trump’s tariffs have become his Vietnam – and the right is breaking ranks

A trade court ruling is exposing the civil war on the right, as key legal establishment figures oppose the president

The Guardian - US

Senators debate vetting process as judicial confirmation hearings start - Roll Call

Leaders on the Senate Judiciary Committee sparred Wednesday about the American Bar Association's role in reviewing judicial nominations.

Roll Call

Trump's Attack on the Federalist Society Is a Bad Omen for Originalism

The MAGA loyalty that Trump demands is anathema to everything that originalism is supposed to be about.

Reason

The Latest: Supreme Court lets Trump end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

A Supreme Court ruling Friday lets President Donald Trump end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

The Independent UK

Trump blasts his own appointed judge in rant against court’s tariff ruling: ‘Backroom hustlers’

‘Hopefully, the Supreme Court will reverse this horrible, country-threatening decision, QUICKLY and DECISIVELY,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social late Thursday

The Independent UK

“No more Souters”

In memoriam to an abandoned Supreme Court standard bearer

Salon

Gov. Greg Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative law group

Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests.

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Environmental groups sound new alarm as fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity

Nearly 200 groups urge Congress to reject fossil fuel industry immunity efforts, fearing long-term damage to climate lawsuits

The Guardian - US

Only 35% of Americans trust the US judicial system. This is catastrophic

American confidence in the courts has hit a record low across party lines. This is worrying – if not surprising

Reason

Sheldon Gilbert: The New President of the Federalist Society

A brilliant fusionist who has done remarkable work for the Chamber of Commerce, the Institute for Justice, the National Constitution Center, and as a senior counsel at Walmart.

Reason

Sheldon Gilbert to Lead Federalist Society

The conservative legal organization has announced Eugene Meyer's successor as President of the Federalist Society.

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New Essay: "What is the Future of the Federalist Society?"

The launch of the Civitas Institute's new online journal.

The Guardian - US

The Maga legal networks that could topple Planned Parenthood and gut women’s healthcare

Revealed: outcome of coming election may determine staying power of hard-right activist Leonard Leo’s crusade to reshape US courts

Reason

The WSJ Story About Future Trump Judicial Nominees

The Wall Street Journal published an article titled, "Trump Loyalists Push for a Combative Slate of New Judges." The first… The post The WSJ Story About Future Trump Judicial Nominees appeared first on Reason.com.

The Conversation

What to expect from federal judges appointed by Trump or Harris − based on what we’ve seen from Trump and Biden picks for the Supreme Court and lower courts

The past eight years have clearly demonstrated that who sits on the federal courts matters.

The Guardian - US

John Oliver on Trump: ‘He’s reshaped the judiciary from top to bottom’

The Last Week Tonight host looks into how Trump’s presidency shifted the US judiciary far rightward – and what could happen if he’s elected again

Reason

Judge Reed O'Connor's Remarks On Forum Selection and "Judge Shopping"

"Appearing to cave to criticism from commentators and political officials, this Judicial Conference proposal rejects the idea that there are no partisan judges—only judges doing their level best to faithfully apply the law to reach the correct decision."

Salon

GOP megadonor: "Weaponize" conservatism

Leonard Leo, a powerful GOP activist, wants less conversation and more action to seize the "choke points of power"

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