Trump’s proposed EPA leadership stacked with lobbyists and attorneys Guardian review of new political appointees also finds president is largely reappointing officials from his first term The Guardian - US · Feb 5, 2025
Roberts worries about the wrong things The chief justice’s end-of-year report on the state of the federal judiciary should have been a warning Salon · Jan 4, 2025
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 The Guardian - US · Dec 21, 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 15, 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 14, 2024
New Essay: "What is the Future of the Federalist Society?" The launch of the Civitas Institute's new online journal. Reason · Dec 13, 2024
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch Criticizes Government Regulations At Event Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch critiques government regulations at Federalist Society event, sparking reflection on legal strategy in changing political lan... Top News · Nov 15, 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 The Guardian - US · Oct 22, 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. Reason · Oct 15, 2024
Video of Federalist Society Daniel Webster Series Debate on Border Issues I debated former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich over various issues related to the southern border, particularly whether illegal migration and cross-border drug smuggling qualify as an "invasion" under the Constitution. Reason · Oct 4, 2024
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 Conversation · Oct 3, 2024
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 The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2024
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." Reason · Sep 22, 2024
Cannon attended right-wing junket Judge Cannon has attended several conservative events, including luxury retreats, without disclosure Salon · Sep 17, 2024
Salon · Sep 12, 2024 GOP megadonor: "Weaponize" conservatism Leonard Leo, a powerful GOP activist, wants less conversation and more action to seize the "choke points of power"
Salon · Aug 17, 2024 The campaign to gut Planned Parenthood Abortion rights supporters have warned that they anticipate ongoing reproductive health battles in Texas and beyond
Salon · Aug 16, 2024 The right's 50-year plot against America Author David Daley on the far right's long-term "Antidemocratic" strategy, and how we just might beat it
Salon · Aug 5, 2024 GOP plans to win election — in court Republicans learned from their 2020 mistakes — and have good reason to believe the Supreme Court is on their side
Reason · Jul 3, 2024 The Goal Of The "Architects of the Supreme Court" Was Always Overruling Chevron, and not Overruling Roe McConnell: "Dismantling the administrative state and empowering people who are actually elected to make decisions has been the motivating force" for nearly every "Federalist Society-type lawyer."
Top News · Jun 13, 2024 Trump To Release New List Of Potential Supreme Court Nominees Learn about Donald Trump's strategic approach to Supreme Court nominations and his track record of appointing federal judges.
The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2024 Far-right fossil fuel company allies pressure US supreme court to shield firms in unprecedented campaign Groups linked to billionaire Leonard Leo, who seems to have ties to Chevron, are pressing the court to intervene in lawsuits that could cost billions
Salon · Jun 2, 2024 Our appeal to God: Find Sam Alito a job Alito and Clarence Thomas have been exposed as shameless partisan hacks. But the high court's rot goes much deeper
Texas Observer · May 9, 2024 Distillers Want to Decriminalize Making Booze at Home Modern moonshiners are caught between the interests of the federal government, spirits industry bigwigs, and even the Federalist Society.
Reason · Apr 24, 2024 A Discussion of Jurisdiction Stripping and the Mountain Valley Pipeline A Federalist Society Forum on "Jurisdiction Stripping: Fact & Fiction Flowing Through the Mountain Valley Pipeline Case"
Reason · Apr 17, 2024 Video of Federalist Society Executive Branch Review Conference Panel on "Law and Order on the Border" I participated, along with former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, and former DHS official Sohan Dasgupta.