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The Federalist Society deeply mourns the loss of Justice Scalia, and extends its sympathies to the Justice's family and his many colleagues and friends from over the years. Justice Scalia was among the greatest members of the Supreme Court in our nation's history, and will long be remembered for his intelligent, principled, and tenacious dedication to our Constitution and to faithful interpretation of the law as it is written. He has had an enduring impact on the way our country approaches law and the Constitution, and we are grateful for that extraordinary contribution as well as the tremendous kindness he has shown the Federalist Society and many of its leaders and members since our founding.