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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.

Washington, D.C.
Joined February 2009
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To what extent can the government’s power to speak be used to combat online misinfo before it becomes β€œjawboning” against the free speech rights of private actors? πŸ‘Ύ Watch our all-new film "JAWBONED: Miss Information vs. Free Speech" featuring @nsaadbembridge , @Will_Duffield ,…
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"The purpose of the Constitution is not to empower government but to limit it." @marcorubio #FedSocEvents
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"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 Lawyers…
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Thank you to @GovRonDeSantis and @kayleighmcenany for joining us for a Fireside Chat at the Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference!
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β€œThe antithesis of liberty is government power. Liberty is worth the fight.” @SenRandPauI #FedSocEvents
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"Regulation reform is the single thing I'm most optimistic about." @SenTedCruz #fedsocevents
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The regulatory state "stifles business, stifles wages, stifles freedom." @SenTedCruz #FedSoc2016
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"If we are to be good stewards of the law, we must be good stewards of our souls." @SenTedCruz #FedSoc2016
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Great to have former Vice President @Mike_Pence give the opening remarks to kick off the 8th Annual Florida Chapters Conference. #FedSocEvents
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"What's glorious is when we believe in limited government & restraint when we're the ones in power." @SenSasse #FedSoc2016
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"If we are bold, I think 5% GDP growth is entirely in reach." "We can unleash the free enterprise system." @SenTedCruz #fedsocevents
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β€œMy allies, true allies, are people who believe that America is good,” says @bariweiss at the 2023 National Lawyers Convention. #FedSoc2023 Watch the full remarks:
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The Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner #FedSoc2019
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β€œThere is a virtue to predictability. If people know what the rules are, they can order their behavior.” @SenTedCruz #fedsocevents
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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.
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β€œWho in their right mind would want to be governed by five lawyers in robes?” @SenTedCruz #fedsocevents
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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.
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Thanks to @SenTedCruz for speaking to the DC Lawyers Chapter at their October luncheon. #fedsocevents
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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:
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Happy Birthday, James Madison!
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We are pleased to announce the participation of Former VP Mike Pence at the Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference. Register at:
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"Justice Scalia never lost faith in the American people & our ability to govern ourselves." @SenTedCruz #FedSoc2016
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Lunch discussion on β€œCuba and the Rule of Law.”
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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:
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"Heller was Justice Scalia's most consequential decision." @SenTedCruz #FedSoc2016
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β€œOriginalism properly done isn’t conservative, it isn’t liberal, it’s just lawyering,” says Hon. James C. Ho at the National Lawyers Convention. #FedSoc2023
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Congratulations to the winner of this year’s Joseph Story Award, Professor Josh Blackman. @JoshMBlackman @STCL_Houston #FedSocEvents
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. @SenTedCruz gives the keynote address at our 2016 TX Chapters Conference. #FedSocEvents
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[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
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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:
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Photos from @GtownFedSoc 's Lifetime Service Award: #FedSocEvents
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β€œI always told [Justice Scalia], β€˜I’ll set the edge, and you can run to the inside of me.’” Justice Clarence Thomas #FedSocEvents
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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 the…
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[LIVE] @SenTedCruz addresses the Federalist Society's National Lawyers Convention. #FedSoc2016
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"RIP Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg" - Lee Liberman Otis writes on behalf of the Federalist Society.
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"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."
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Happy Birthday, Justice Thomas.
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Can the Supreme Court’s voting patterns be explained by political ideology? Sarah Isgur, @whignewtons , Senior Editor at The Dispatch, breaks down October Term 2022 at the Supreme Court.
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"The Constitution was an extraordinary moment in world history." @SenTedCruz #FedSocEvents #ConstitutionDay2016
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[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:
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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 Β  Learn more about the legacy of Barbara…
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Keynote address by Hon. Brett Kavanaugh, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. #fedsoc2019
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"The [Constitution] is the greatest charter of human freedom in the history of the world,” says @Mike_Pence ,β€œ...all throughout my career I’ve sought to formulate and articulate a political philosophy that’s ultimately grounded in the Constitution.” #EBRXI
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Thanks to @JusticeWillett for kicking off the @HarvardFedSoc Alumni Symposium last night. #FedSocEvents
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"Justice Scalia's daily task was to oblige the government to control itself." Justice Thomas #FedSoc2016
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[LISTEN] In this podcast, Heather Mac Donald ( @HMDatMI ) discusses her new book, "The Diversity Delusion", arguing that the belief in America’s endemic racism and sexism has engendered a metastasizing diversity bureaucracy in society and academia.
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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, and…
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Coming soon. New πŸ‘”. P.S. - Limited supply available at #FedSoc2017 .
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" @FedSoc is a remarkable institution. It's an organization dedicated to the principle that ideas matter." @SenTedCruz #FedSocEvents
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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:
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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 Society’s founding principles: that the state exists to preserve freedom,…
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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.
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Happy #ConstitutionDay2014 ! A great day to read the supreme law of the United States: http://t.co/aFw8IpSE6I http://t.co/Qvrbv77S18
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The national conversation on the role of Special Counsel continues as Robert Mueller’s investigation enters its second year. Visit the link to read pieces by Steven Calabresi & George Conway about the legal & constitutional questions on this subject.
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Happy birthday, Thomas Jefferson. πŸŽ‰
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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.
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We can't solve our problems "until we return to the principle of federalism." @marcorubio #FedSocEvents
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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.
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"The notion that we can devise one-size-fits-all policies for our diverse nation is ridiculous." @marcorubio #FedSocEvents
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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.
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The 2017 Paul M. Bator Award winner is Prof. @WilliamBaude . #FedSocEvents
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β€œCongress’ effective withdrawal from the business of legislation has left them with a lot of time on their hands.” Hon. William P. Barr #FedSoc2019
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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.
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ICYMI @SenTedCruz has a question for you.
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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.
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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.
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Happy Independence Day! John Adams give this simple toast, "Independence Forever," on July 4, 1826. They were his last public words.
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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.
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The Role of Economic Liberty in the United States: @SenTedCruz Keynote Address #FedSocEvents
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On the anniversary of his passing, some of the people who knew him best recount the life and legacy of the "inimitable" Antonin Scaliaβ€”father, husband, jurist.
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Movie night? Check out "Scalia: Portrait of a Man & Jurist" on @hulu . Features 5 #SCOTUS justices, family & experts.
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One hundred years ago today, women gained the right to vote via the #19thAmendment . Why didn’t 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.
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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
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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.
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[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.
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"'Congress shall make no law...' I like to stop there because it gives you a thrill." Akhil R. Amar #FedSoc2015
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"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
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Prof. @WilliamBaude and Prof. Michael McConnell come together at the National Lawyers Convention to debate Insurrection and the 14th Amendment. #FedSoc2023
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"Our annual dinner will now be known as the Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner." Eugene Meyer, @FedSoc President. #FedSoc2016
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#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.
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β€œThe whole point is to protect individual liberty.” Justice Clarence Thomas #FedSocEvents
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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:
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Judge Edith H. Jones introduces Justice Clarence Thomas for the inaugural Gregory S. Coleman Lecture at the 2018 Texas Chapters Conference. #FedSocEvents
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[LIVE] "I am ending regulation by litigation. The days of sue and settle...are over." Hon. Jeff Sessions #FedSoc2017
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Watch the remarks by Gov. @nikkihaley & @SenTedCruz live from NLC. 11:15a ET. #FedSoc2016
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We hold these treats to be self-evident...ly delicious. #wellfedsoc
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"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 20β€”Recommending a Day of Public Thanksgiving, 3/4/1815 #HappyThanksgiving
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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.
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[LIVE] Watch @SenTedCruz give his remarks at our National Lawyers Convention. #FedSoc2016
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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.
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A video tribute to Justice Scalia's life & enduring impact: #SCOTUS
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Where did the phrase β€œdue process” 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.
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Some of the people who knew him best recount the life & legacy of the "inimitable" Antonin Scalia.
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