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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.

The Texas Tribune

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

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

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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

Sheldon Gilbert to Lead Federalist Society

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

Reason

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

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

Reason

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

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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

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

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

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

GOP megadonor: "Weaponize" conservatism

Leonard Leo, a powerful GOP activist, wants less conversation and more action to seize the "choke points of power"

Salon

The campaign to gut Planned Parenthood

Abortion rights supporters have warned that they anticipate ongoing reproductive health battles in Texas and beyond

Salon

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

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Salon

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

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."

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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

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

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Salon

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

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

Remarks to the HLS FedSoc Alumni Dinner

And in memory of Prof. Charles Fried.

Reason

Remembering the Proper Role of the Supreme Court, As Taught at Harvard in the 1990s

A thought on the old days.

Reason

Aspiring Academics: Apply for Fellowships from the Federalist Society

I am happy to pass along this announcement from the Federalist Society: The Federalist Society offers several different kinds of fellowships for aspiring academics to complete at top law schools. One is a one- or two-year full time research fellowship (Olin-Searle-Smith-Darling fellowship), one is a part-time research fellowship, and one…

The Guardian - US

Revealed: rightwinger Leonard Leo linked to efforts to keep Trump on ballot

Federalist Society co-chair has ties to filers of amicus briefs in 14th amendment case that argues Trump should stay on Colorado ballot

The Guardian - US

Prominent conservative lawyers band together to fight Trump threat

George Conway, J Michael Luttig and Barbara Comstock create new legal group to ‘speak out against the endless stream of falsehoods’

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