The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order.
To what extent can the governmentβs power to speak be used to combat online misinfo before it becomes βjawboningβ against the free speech rights of private actors? πΎ
Watch our all-new film "JAWBONED: Miss Information vs. Free Speech" featuring
@nsaadbembridge
,
@Will_Duffield
,β¦
"There is no place like this country. There is no second America for us to run to if this one fails, so get up, get up and fight for our future. This is the fight of and for our lives."
@bariweiss
gave the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture at the 2023 National Lawyersβ¦
βMy allies, true allies, are people who believe that America is good,β says
@bariweiss
at the 2023 National Lawyers Convention.
#FedSoc2023
Watch the full remarks:
Forty years ago on April 23rd, 1982, students from around the country came together at Yale Law to organize the First Annual Federalist Society Student Symposium.
Congratulations to Hon. Edwin Meese III, 75th United States Attorney General and member of the Federalist Society's Board of Directors, for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
On January 16, the Federalist Society's New York City Lawyers Chapter and
@YoungFedSocNYC
hosted
@NikkiHaley
to discuss her new book--"With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace." Watch:
There's still time to purchase your ticket for the NYC Gala Dinner with
@NikkiHaley
on January 16! Your ticket includes a pre-dinner cocktail reception, seated dinner, & a copy of Nikki Haley's new book, "With All Due Respect." Register at:
βOriginalism properly done isnβt conservative, it isnβt liberal, itβs just lawyering,β says Hon. James C. Ho at the National Lawyers Convention.
#FedSoc2023
[REGISTER] The 2019 Texas Chapters Conference will be September 13-14 in Austin. We are pleased to announce that this year's keynote will be delivered by
@tedcruz
. To view the full schedule & to register, visit:
#FedSocEvents
On Sept. 11, 2001, Barbara Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the U.S. The Federalist Society established this annual lecture in Barbara's memory because of her enormous contributions as a member, supporter, & leader. To learn more, visit:
Happy Constitution Day! Today and every day, the Federalist Society is committed to the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of theβ¦
"To have a checklist of excuses to uphold every restriction that comes down the pike is to disrespect the Constitution. Going down that path on the Second Amendment creates an atmosphere in which other constitutional liberties are endangered."
Can the Supreme Courtβs voting patterns be explained by political ideology? Sarah Isgur,
@whignewtons
, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, breaks down October Term 2022 at the Supreme Court.
[REGISTER] The 2019 Texas Chapters Conference is September 13-14. Panel topics include Texas judicial selection, nationwide injunctions, & election issues.
@SenTedCruz
will deliver this year's Gregory S. Coleman Memorial Lecture. Learn more:
Each year, the Federalist Society dedicates an annual lecture on limited government and the spirit of freedom to the memory of Barbara K. Olson. The 2023 address was delivered by
@bariweiss
at the National Lawyers Convention.
#FedSoc2023
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Learn more about the legacy of Barbaraβ¦
"The [Constitution] is the greatest charter of human freedom in the history of the world,β says
@Mike_Pence
,β...all throughout my career Iβve sought to formulate and articulate a political philosophy thatβs ultimately grounded in the Constitution.β
#EBRXI
[LISTEN] In this podcast, Heather Mac Donald (
@HMDatMI
) discusses her new book, "The Diversity Delusion", arguing that the belief in Americaβs endemic racism and sexism has engendered a metastasizing diversity bureaucracy in society and academia.
We are honored to announce the winner of the 2024 Joseph Story Award is Professor Aditya Bamzai (
@adityabamzai
) of
@UVALaw
!
The annual award recognizes a junior academic who has demonstrated excellence in legal scholarship, a commitment to teaching, a concern for students, andβ¦
Federal Trade Commission (
@FTC
) Chair
@linakhanFTC
joined us at the 2023 National Lawyers Convention today for a Fireside Chat on antitrust law.
#FedSoc2023
Watch the full discussion here:
Happy Independence Day!
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence. Today, we celebrate Independence Day, and throughout the year we remember the Federalist Societyβs founding principles: that the state exists to preserve freedom,β¦
Our new documentary short, "American Spirit," examines the history of liquor regulation, looking closely at Virginia's "control" system to explore the pros/cons of the 50-state alcohol market set up as a result of the 21st Amendment.
The national conversation on the role of Special Counsel continues as Robert Muellerβs investigation enters its second year. Visit the link to read pieces by Steven Calabresi & George Conway about the legal & constitutional questions on this subject.
What is
@FedSoc
? Students, lawyers, and faculty describe how their ideas about the law and their careers have been shaped by being a part of the Federalist Society.
What is Magna Carta, and how has it influenced the US Constitution and American law? In this No. 86 video, Charles Eskridge of
@quinnemanuel
considers this seminal legal document and its storied history.
With the power of his voice, Frederick Douglass fought for and protected the values enshrined in the Constitution, including the right to vote for all Americans. His legacy continues to inspire many people in the US and around the world.
βCongressβ effective withdrawal from the business of legislation has left them with a lot of time on their hands.β Hon. William P. Barr
#FedSoc2019
What is the proper role of the prosecutor in our criminal justice system? Do they wield too much power? Are they held accountable for abuses? Seven experts discuss these questions and more in a new documentary short from FedSoc Films.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Boyden Gray. He was a wonderful man, witty, humble, and incredibly generous. He was an advisor to presidents, an Ambassador, and a leader inside the government and outside. Most of all, he was a patriot.
On the third anniversary of his passing, we remember Justice Antonin Scalia. This tribute video commemorates Justice Scalia's life and work -- using the words of friends, colleagues, and others to speak about his life and enduring impact.
In this short film, three experts,
@SenMikeLee
, Professor of Law Joyce Lee Malcolm (
@georgemasonlaw
), and author William Hyland, Jr., dive into what makes George Mason such an interesting figure in American history.
On the anniversary of his passing, some of the people who knew him best recount the life and legacy of the "inimitable" Antonin Scaliaβfather, husband, jurist.
One hundred years ago today, women gained the right to vote via the
#19thAmendment
. Why didnβt the Constitution grant women suffrage? And how did the suffragists obtain the right to vote?
@TheHRH
, Chairman of
@IWF
and CEO of
@IWV
, explores the history of the Nineteenth Amendment.
Join us in DC on Dec. 6 for "Reforming the Classification System: Challenges, Approaches, and Priorities," co-sponsored with
@ABANatSec
.
Ft. Ezra Cohen, Alissa Starzak, Alex Joel, David P. Burns, John Eisenberg, Elizabeth Goitein, and Carter Burwell
Does America have a mass incarceration problem or a crime problem? Do criminals receive unjust sentences? Have mandatory minimums & other tactics led to safer communities? Steven H. Cook of the
@TheJusticeDept
& Prof.
@shonhopwood
of
@GeorgetownLaw
discuss sentencing reform.
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Due to the evolving response to COVID-19, we have decided to cancel the in-person 2020 National Student Symposium. This decision was made as a result of calls for increased efforts to contain the virus, as well as the cancellations of several of our speakers.
"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself." James Madison, Federalist No. 51
Prof.
@WilliamBaude
and Prof. Michael McConnell come together at the National Lawyers Convention to debate Insurrection and the 14th Amendment.
#FedSoc2023
#ConstitutionDay
is a federal observance recognizing the adoption of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Follow along to learn about America's founding documents, constitutional government, and the principles underlying American law.
Announcing: the official launch of the No. 86 video library, a digital resource providing bite-sized, visual commentary and analysis of cases and principles important for law students. Learn more and enroll:
[LIVE at 5p ET] 19th Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture featuring Hon. William P. Barr, United States Attorney General (
@TheJusticeDept
)
#FedSoc2019
Judge Edith H. Jones introduces Justice Clarence Thomas for the inaugural Gregory S. Coleman Lecture at the 2018 Texas Chapters Conference.
#FedSocEvents
"No people ought to feel greater obligations to celebrate the goodness of the Great Disposer of Events and of the Destiny of Nations than the people of the United States." - J. Madison, Proclamation 20βRecommending a Day of Public Thanksgiving, 3/4/1815
#HappyThanksgiving
In the first episode of The Constitution Line By Line,
@SenMikeLee
discusses Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, wherein the Framers granted Congress all legislative powers & explains why the Founders designed the lawmaking powers to be nondelegable.
Why was the Roe opinion framed the way it was? In the third and final part of this documentary series, six law professors discuss the decision in Roe v. Wade and its impact on the American legal system.
Where did the phrase βdue processβ come from and what does it mean? In this No. 86 video,
@RandyEBarnett
discusses the definition of due process and the history of how the concept protected English citizens under the Magna Carta.