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This was John Roberts' plan all along

The chief justice has declared that the Court is not political. The facts — and his own history — say otherwise

Salon · May 9

"The Meese Prize for Excellence in Originalist Scholarship," Nominations Due May 15

From the announcement page: The Federalist Society is pleased to announce a $15,000 annual prize for new scholarship that makes… The post "The Meese Prize for Excellence in Originalist Scholarship," Nominations Due May 15 appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 7

In Memoriam: John J. Park, Jr.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend and colleague, Jack Park. I pass along this remembrance from… The post In Memoriam: John J. Park, Jr. appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 19

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Trump's 2025 saw 26 lifetime judicial nominees approved - Roll Call

Trump's year included six confirmations to circuit courts and 20 to district courts, according to analysts' tallies.

Roll Call · Dec 30, 2025

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 · Nov 14, 2025

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 · Sep 16, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025

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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 · Jul 31, 2025

Why MAGA Turned on Amy Coney Barrett

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

Reason · Jun 19, 2025

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 · Jun 8, 2025

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

Will EDMO become the new NDTX?

Reason · Jun 6, 2025

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 · Jun 5, 2025

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 · Jun 4, 2025

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 · Jun 2, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

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 · May 30, 2025

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

Salon · May 16, 2025

“No more Souters”

In memoriam to an abandoned Supreme Court standard bearer

The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2025

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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The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025

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 · Dec 21, 2024

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 · Dec 15, 2024

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 · Dec 14, 2024

Sheldon Gilbert to Lead Federalist Society

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

Reason · Dec 13, 2024

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

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

The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 2024

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 · Oct 15, 2024

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.

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