Federalist Society.
American conservative organization
- Reports this week
- 0
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 31
What's happening
Active this week
-
Donald Trump is vetting federal bench nominees, steering them toward state schools and rising institutions, while also attacking organizations over tariffs.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
-
Clarence Thomas, Donald Trump, and others are linked to conservative political influence, handling cases on voting rights and architecture of the conservative supermajority.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
-
Donald Trump and the Federalist Society are cited as cautionary examples of political corruption.Some support1 report
-
Zimolong, a Villanova graduate and member of the Federalist Society, is involved in representing Donald Trump in election matters.Some support1 report
-
Justice Samuel Alito dissented from a Supreme Court ruling regarding a Trump executive order.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Many Supreme Court members are reported to be affiliated with the Federalist Society.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
The convergence of elite interests, including Koch, the Federalist Society, and Fox News, focused on how concentrated wealth influences political strategy, with Donald Trump benefiting from this elite strategy.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
The Federalist Society profited from the chaos of the Trump outbreak.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Federalist Society this week
News at the entities that move Federalist Society most-
Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Federalist Society
-
Clarence Thomas StructuralMike Pence discussed the Republican Party's ideological agenda, drawing parallels to Clarence Thomas's recent speech.Moves Federalist Society
-
Project 2025 OperationalThe administration's policy actions are guided by the agenda set forth in Project 2025.Moves Federalist Society
-
Maga OperationalTrump's influence and support among MAGA faithful is affecting House candidates' strategies and funding.Moves Federalist Society
-
Harvard Law School OperationalKurt Alme pursued education at Harvard Law School.Moves Federalist Society
-
American Bar Association OperationalThe Department of Education has established its ultimate authority in matters involving the American Bar Association.Moves Federalist Society
Connections
The 23 strongest of 31, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
supreme court Structural
The Federalist Society influences the composition and ideological direction of the Supreme Court through candidate grooming and member affiliation.
-
Donald Trump Operational
Trump leverages the Federalist Society for ideological alignment, vetting nominees, and strategic support, while also engaging in political conflict with the organization.
-
Substack Transactional
Federalist Society is utilizing Substack as a platform to launch a specific program.
-
Carl Nichols Structural
Carl Nichols held formal membership within the Federalist Society organization.
-
Maga Operational
The Federalist Society operates in a context defined by its relationship to the MAGA movement, described as persona non grata.
-
Clarence Thomas Structural
Clarence Thomas is a member whose views are aligned with the Federalist Society's conservative goals and intellectual network.
-
Project 2025 Operational
Both entities are viewed as co-acting to influence the conservative judicial pipeline and defend against threats to democratic institutions.
-
Harvard Law School Operational
The two entities function as a professional and conservative network, coordinating within the legal sphere.
Show all 23 connections
-
Electoral College Operational
The Federalist Society influences the political outcomes validated by the Electoral College through judicial appointments.
-
American Legislative Exchange Council Operational
The entities participate in a coordinated effort aimed at capturing institutions.
-
American Bar Association Operational
Both organizations participated in an organized effort focused on identifying jurists.
-
Ronald Reagan Mentioned together
The Federalist Society is cited as an example of conservative institutions that were helped built during the Reagan years.
-
Gene Hamilton Mentioned together
Gene Hamilton participated in a webinar hosted by the Federalist Society.
-
Percival Mentioned together
Percival was hosted by the Federalist Society at an event.
-
Environmental Law Institute Mentioned together
The Federalist Society used its platform to host a roundtable discussion focused on the work of the Environmental Law Institute.
-
Stephen Miller Operational
Stephen Miller holds a critical and competitive view of the Federalist Society's organizational function.
-
John Roberts Mentioned together
Roberts' judicial rulings are a subject of discussion and analysis within the Federalist Society.
-
Samuel Alito Shared context
Samuel Alito attended an event hosted by the Federalist Society.
-
Koch Mentioned together
The entities are thematically linked by their shared pursuit of concentrated wealth.
-
Alex Wagner Mentioned together
Alex Wagner analyzes the theme of conservative institutional building, which includes the Federalist Society.
-
Yale University Shared context
The Federalist Society held an initial conference at Yale University grounds.
-
Robert Bork Shared context
Robert Bork's views historically influenced conservative legal thought, providing an ideological backdrop for the Federalist Society.
-
Matthew Byrne Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe a relationship between the Federalist Society and Matthew Byrne.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
3 events- Appointed judges are organizing efforts, including the Federalist Society and ABA, to restrict government power.
- Donald Trump and the Federalist Society are cited as cautionary examples of political corruption.
- Zimolong, a Villanova graduate and member of the Federalist Society, is involved in representing Donald Trump in election matters.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
3 events- Donald Trump is vetting federal bench nominees, steering them toward state schools and rising institutions, while also attacking organizations over tariffs.
- The convergence of elite interests, including Koch, the Federalist Society, and Fox News, focused on how concentrated wealth influences political strategy, with Donald Trump benefiting from this elite strategy.
- The Federalist Society profited from the chaos of the Trump outbreak.