The Federalist Society

[LIVE] What Were the Founders' Views of Citizenship?

The Federalist Society is pleased to announce “The Meese Prize for Excellence in Originalist Scholarship,” a $15,000 annual award recognizing new scholarship that makes a distinct and significant contribution to the field of originalism. The inaugural prize will be awarded to the best originalist article or book published or accepted for publication in 2025. FedSoc will announce the winner at the National Lawyers Convention in November. Just as Attorney General Meese did in 1985, we hope this prize will inspire and promote new groundbreaking originalist scholarship. Nominations are due April 15! https://lnkd.in/gXTk34BY

The final panel of the Western Chapters Conference examined the evolving legal ladscape surrounding DEI innitiatives in corporations and public agencies. Panelists focused on recent Supreme Court decisions, compliance with federal law, and how companies are adapting their programs amid changing legal and political dynamics. Ft. James Burnham, Ethan Davis, Hon. Harmeet Dhillon, and Prof. Gail Heriot

The day continued with a lunch and keynote address from Viet Dinh, Former Chief Legal and Policy Officer at the Fox Corporation, who spoke on law and democratic capitalism, focusing on America first principles and the role lawyers play in defending them.

What does the 14th Amendment actually say about birthright citizenship? This morning's debate focused on the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment, examining its original meaning and how it applies to questions of birthright citizenship today. Ft. Prof. John Yoo, Prof. Ilan Wurman, and Hon. Eric Tung

Is civil disagreement really harder today than before? If so, why? And what does that mean for the present and future of our constitutional system? The first panel at the Western Chapters Conference discussed whether civil disagreement has become more difficult in modern public life, and explored the evolution of constitutional norms and their role in shaping the American system from the founding to today. Ft. Hon. Clint Bolick, Hon. Kenneth Kiyul Lee, Prof. Eugene Volokh, Prof. Derek Webb, and Hon. Carlos Bea

We are underway with Day Two of the 2026 Western Chapters Conference! Hon. John W. Holcomb of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California delivered opening remarks, setting the stage for a full day of panels and discussion.

[LIVE] Foreign State Actors, Security, and Privacy

“Free markets, free speech and federalism remain foundational to our constitutional system, but they are also at the center of many of today’s most pressing legal and policy debates.” - Morgan Larson, President of ASU Federalist Society Student Chapter The Arizona State University Federalist Society Student Chapter successfully hosted the 45th Annual National Student Symposium, bringing together students from law schools around the country for two days of thoughtful policy discussions, networking, and community social events. Read more in this reflection on the Symposium: https://lnkd.in/gQGk8hjd

Registration is open for the 2026 Wisconsin Chapters Conference! Join us in Delafield, WI on April 24 for a day of timely discussions, featuring panels on presidential power, legislative oversight in Wisconsin, and more! Register: https://lnkd.in/gfjdgHwk