A Beginner’s Guide to the Federalist Society

from Dark Money in American Politics · host Elephant in the Ink Room

Influence: Huge impact on the judiciary. Many federal judges (including 6 current Supreme Court Justices with ties) are members or recommended by the group. Helped shape conservative legal thinking on issues like gun rights, free speech, abortion, and regulation. Often called the "conservative pipeline" to the courts.

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