How the Federalist Society came to dominate US law & politics - Publication Date |
- Jul 20, 2023
- Episode Duration |
- 00:52:02
On this edition of Your Call, we’ll discuss the power and influence of the Federalist Society.
In a piece for Truthout, law professors Michael Avery and Mark Brodin detail how the society evolved from a small group of disaffected conservative law students into an organization with extraordinary influence over American law and politics. The group has successfully lobbied for years to strike down affirmative action, overturn Roe v. Wade, and undermine civil rights.
Today, there are over 60,000 conservative lawyers and law students involved with Federalist Society activities with chapters in 90 cities, including six Supreme Court justices.
What can be done to counter the influence of this powerful group?