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Conservative faction pushes judge nominees who are 'even more bold and more conservative'

Trump seeks to appoint more combative and conservative judges, distancing from mainstream conservative organizations.
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We Need to Have a Talk About Leonard Leo's Version of Catholicism

Opus Dei influences U.S. courts significantly, as revealed in Gareth Gore's new book chronicling its rise from Spain to Washington.

Opinion | The Man Behind the End of Roe v. Wade Has Big Plans for America

Leonard Leo has become a dominant force in political fundraising, significantly impacting the landscape with unprecedented financial clout and influence.

The Man Behind the Right-Wing Supreme Court Wants to "Crush" the Liberal Media

Leonard Leo aims to challenge perceived left-wing media bias through significant funding for right-wing media initiatives.

The Senate Has Called Leonard Leo In for Questioning. Leo Has Said: No Thanks!

Leonard Leo is defying a Senate subpoena regarding arranging gifts for Supreme Court justices and their families, showcasing a lack of accountability and regard for legal ethics.

We Need to Have a Talk About Leonard Leo's Version of Catholicism

Opus Dei influences U.S. courts significantly, as revealed in Gareth Gore's new book chronicling its rise from Spain to Washington.

Opinion | The Man Behind the End of Roe v. Wade Has Big Plans for America

Leonard Leo has become a dominant force in political fundraising, significantly impacting the landscape with unprecedented financial clout and influence.

The Man Behind the Right-Wing Supreme Court Wants to "Crush" the Liberal Media

Leonard Leo aims to challenge perceived left-wing media bias through significant funding for right-wing media initiatives.

The Senate Has Called Leonard Leo In for Questioning. Leo Has Said: No Thanks!

Leonard Leo is defying a Senate subpoena regarding arranging gifts for Supreme Court justices and their families, showcasing a lack of accountability and regard for legal ethics.
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Judge Cannon Failed to Disclose Attendance at Conservative Functions

Judge Aileen Cannon exemplifies a troubling culture of entitlement and corruption in the judiciary, revealing a lack of accountability and oversight.

Loathing This Supreme Court Is A Bad Reason To Go To Law School For Individuals But Great For The Profession

Dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court is motivating law students to attend law school.

First Trump Supreme Court Nomination Wish List Is Out And It's Properly Horrifying

Conservative legal minds are pitching Trump on Supreme Court picks, favoring showmanship over traditional qualifications.

Neil Gorsuch Confidently Declares That He Did The Research (He Did Not Do The Research)

Conservative justices skeptical of district judges' power for sweeping remedies.
The Federalist Society mission and forum shopping for judges are bigger concerns than nationwide injunctions.

Prominent conservative lawyers band together to fight Trump threat

Three prominent legal thinkers have formed the Society for the Rule of Law Institute to champion conservative legal theory and resist a second Trump term.
They criticized rightwing groups like the Federalist Society for not opposing Trump's authoritarian ambitions.
The Society for the Rule of Law Institute will focus on inspiring young legal talent, countering anti-constitutional law, and speaking out against authoritarian legal theories.

Breaking The Chokehold FedSoc Has On Right-Wing Legal Thought

The Federalist Society has been the dominant conservative legal organization since the 1980s.
Some conservative legal scholars are launching a new organization, the Society for the Rule of Law, to offer an alternative to the Federalist Society.
The new organization aims to cultivate a new generation of legal talent in defense of founding principles and to counteract the influence of bad-faith actors.

Exposing The Originalism Lie

The importance of challenging originalist ideology in the legal system.

Trump's Case Put the Judge, Aileen Cannon, Under a Spotlight

Aileen M. Cannon was appointed by Trump, faced scrutiny for inexperience, and had a decision challenged in a high-profile case involving Trump.
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