Federalist Society, Legal nonprofit organization in Washington DC, United States
The Federalist Society is a legal nonprofit organization in Washington DC that coordinates a network of conservative lawyers, law students, and legal scholars throughout the United States. The group maintains active chapters at over 200 law schools and in 90 cities nationwide.
The organization was founded in 1982 by law students from Yale, Harvard, and the University of Chicago. It emerged as a response to what its founders viewed as the prevailing progressive orientation at American law schools during that period.
The organization promotes constitutional interpretation based on original meaning, advocating for limited government power and protection of individual liberties through legal education.
Members can attend events featuring federal judges, attorneys, and legal scholars that take place regularly across the country. Participation in discussions and professional development programs occurs primarily through local chapters or online formats.
Five of the nine current Supreme Court Justices have maintained ties with the organization at various points in their careers. This connection reflects the group's role in shaping high-level judicial appointments across the United States.
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