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On January 25, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its annual Western Chapters Conference at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. Panel topics included The Anti-Federalists at the Founding, The Anti-Federalists and Theories of Originalism, and The Anti-Federalists and the Court. Audio and video now online.
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The Federalist Society takes no positions on particular legal and public policy matters. Any expressions of opinion by conference participants are their own, not those of the Federalist Society or the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Foundation
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2020 Annual Western Chapters Conference
2020 Annual Western Chapters Conference
Topics: | Federalism • Founding Era & History • Separation of Powers • Federalism & Separation of Powers • Constitution |
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On January 25, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its annual Western Chapters Conference at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. The conference opened with a panel on "The Anti-Federalists at the Founding."
This panel will focus on the historical backdrop of the Founding. We all know about the Federalist Papers. Many have read the Max Farrand’s The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787 or portions of it. But fewer have read the Anti-Federalists’ critiques. This panel will introduce the who, what, when, where, and why of the Anti-Federalists. This panel will also discuss the role of the Bill of Rights in addressing the concerns of the Anti-Federalists and introduce the foundations of the debate on the importance of federalism.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Panelists:
2020 Annual Western Chapters Conference
Topics: | Constitution • Founding Era & History • Philosophy |
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On January 25, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its annual Western Chapters Conference at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. The second panel discussed "The Anti-Federalists and Theories of Originalism."
This panel will discuss Anti-Federalist thought and its relevance to theories of originalism. Do the Federalist Papers matter to originalism? If yes, what about the Anti-Federalists? If no, should we also ignore the Anti-Federalists? This panel will focus on scholarly research and academia.
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Panelists:
2020 Annual Western Chapters Conference
Topics: | Constitution • Federal Courts • Founding Era & History • Philosophy |
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On January 25, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its annual Western Chapters Conference at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. The luncheon featured a keynote address by Judge Andrew Oldham on "The Anti-Federalists: Behind the Masks."
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
2020 Annual Western Chapters Conference
Topics: | Constitution • Federal Courts • Philosophy • Supreme Court • Founding Era & History |
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On January 25, 2020, the Federalist Society hosted its annual Western Chapters Conference at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA. The conference concluded with a panel on "The Anti-Federalists and the Court."
Just this term, the Anti-Federalists played a major role in the outcome of Franchise Tax Board v. Hyatt. Is that a one-off or a sign of more to come? Beyond simply citing the papers as a plea to authority, should courts confronting questions of originalism read the materials underlying Anti-Federalist thought as a way to understand the Constitution?
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As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
Panelists:
2020 Annual Western Chapters Conference
2020 Annual Western Chapters Conference