2026 Kentucky Chapters Conference
The 2026 Kentucky Chapters Conference will take place on September 24 in Lexington, KY.
The 2026 Kentucky Chapters Conference will take place on September 24 in Lexington, KY.
On October 1, 2026, the Federalist Society's Faculty Division and Practice Groups will host a panel at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC, to preview the 2026 Supreme Court term, which will begin on October 5, 2026.
The 2026 National Lawyers Convention will take place November 12-14 in Washington, DC. Due to high demand, the Convention is now SOLD OUT.
In 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. The Federalist Society is commemorating this milestone with a year-long initiative exploring the founding principles that continue to shape our republic.
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Happy Federal Courts Day! ⚖️ Today marks the anniversary of the Judiciary Act of 1789. Derek Muller highlights the significance of the day, and the origins of the federal courts, in the post below. 👇 https://t.co/2ERmZyJjdp
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A separate tier of federal appellate courts was created in 1891, relieving Supreme Court justices of their circuit-riding duties. But with adjustments over time, the basic structure established in 1789 remains recognizable in the federal court system today. Happy Federal Courts
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The system established in 1789 proved remarkably durable. According to the National Archives, the federal judicial system remained essentially as established by the Judiciary Act for nearly a century, with major changes coming only after the nation expanded and the Civil War.
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The Act also provided a mechanism for certain cases decided by state courts to reach the Supreme Court, including cases involving federal constitutional, treaty, or statutory questions.
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The Judiciary Act also defined what kinds of cases the federal courts could hear. Congress gave the district and circuit courts limited jurisdiction, while establishing the Supreme Court’s original and appellate jurisdiction within the framework of the Constitution.
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he Act also created three federal circuits, the Eastern, Middle, and Southern circuits. These circuit courts were composed of two Supreme Court justices and the district judge from the relevant district.
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The Act established the Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and five Associate Justices. It also divided the country into 13 federal districts, with a district court and district judge established for each.
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Article III established the judicial branch but left many details for Congress to determine. The First Congress therefore faced fundamental questions about the structure and the jurisdiction of the federal courts. The Judiciary Act of 1789 provided the answers.
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The Federalist Society’s Practice Group members are grouped by substantive area of law. Every Practice Group has an Executive Committee that meets once a month. These volunteers help track major developments in their area of expertise and direct the content and programming of the Practice Group. They organize events including FedSoc Forums, in person programs, and panels for several single day conferences like the annual Executive Branch Review Conference. Executive Committee members regularly author blog posts and articles featured in FedSoc’s Publications. They also help plan and present FedSoc’s flagship annual conference, the National Lawyers Convention.
