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 government’s power to speak be used to combat online misinfo before it becomes “jawboning” against the free speech rights of private actors? 👾
Watch our all-new film "JAWBONED: Miss Information vs. Free Speech" featuring
@nsaadbembridge
,
@Will_Duffield
,
"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
Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery in the United States. Frederick Douglass' assertion that “slavery is not abolished until the black man has the ballot” underscores the continued importance of voting rights and laws. Watch our film Image of an
“My allies, true allies, are people who believe that America is good,” 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:
“Originalism properly done isn’t conservative, it isn’t liberal, it’s just lawyering,” 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 the
"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 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.
[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
Learn more about the legacy of Barbara
"The [Constitution] is the greatest charter of human freedom in the history of the world,” says
@Mike_Pence
,“...all throughout my career I’ve sought to formulate and articulate a political philosophy that’s ultimately grounded in the Constitution.”
#EBRXI
[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.
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
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:
“When the federal government will not do its job, the states have the ability to protect themselves,” says. Hon.
@GeneralBrnovich
at
#EBRXII
discussing law and order on the border.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Scalia—father, husband, jurist.
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.
[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.
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.
"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
#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.
Prof.
@WilliamBaude
and Prof. Michael McConnell come together at the National Lawyers Convention to debate Insurrection and the 14th Amendment.
#FedSoc2023
Judge Edith H. Jones introduces Justice Clarence Thomas for the inaugural Gregory S. Coleman Lecture at the 2018 Texas Chapters Conference.
#FedSocEvents
[LIVE at 5p ET] 19th Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture featuring Hon. William P. Barr, United States Attorney General (
@TheJusticeDept
)
#FedSoc2019
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:
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.
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate the ratification of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and America’s continued effort to fulfill the principle “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among
"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 20—Recommending a Day of Public Thanksgiving, 3/4/1815
#HappyThanksgiving