Article I Initiative

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The mission of Federalist Society’s Article I Initiative is to restore Congress to its rightful place in the Constitutional order. The Initiative is non-partisan; we aim to bring the left and the right together to ensure that the Constitutional balance leans heavily towards the institution which is meant to be most representative of the American people.

Aug 12 2025

Tuesday 11:30 a.m. EDT    

Defining Antisemitism: A Debate on Free Speech and Civil Rights

Speakers:

William Creeley • Aharon Jeffrey Friedman • Eugene Kontorovich

Topics:

Civil Rights • International & National Security Law

Sponsors:

International & National Security Law Practice Group • Article I Initiative

• Webinar

Jul 8 2025

Tuesday 1:30 p.m. EDT    

Courthouse Steps Decision: Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers’ Research

Speakers:

Sean Lev • Devin Watkins

Topics:

Constitution • Supreme Court • Federalism & Separation of Powers

Sponsors:

Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group • Article I Initiative

• Webinar

Jun 12 2025

Thursday 3:00 p.m. EDT    

Checks and Balances: Deregulation Based on Supreme Court Rulings

Speakers:

Craig E. Leen • John Lewis • Jonathan Wolfson

Topics:

Administrative Law & Regulation • Supreme Court

Sponsors:

Administrative Law & Regulation Practice Group • Article I Initiative

• Webinar

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Commentary

Necessary & Proper Episode 91: Antitrust and FTC Reform in the New Congress

Adam Cella, Thomas DeMatteo, Daniel M. Flores, Lynda Garcia, Svetlana Gans

In 2025, antitrust and consumer protection remain hot topics in the legal world as a...

Necessary & Proper Episode 92: Can the Federal Government Ban At-Home Distilling?

Thomas Berry, Michael D. Pepson, Eric J. Segall, Theodore Cooperstein

After the U.S. Supreme Court in Morrison v. Olson (1988) and U.S. v. Lopez (1995) held two federal statutes...

Necessary & Proper Episode 93: Executive Orders: Faithful Execution or Legislating from the Oval Office?

John G. Malcolm, Richard J. Pierce, Ilan Wurman, Beth A. Williams

Presidents have used executive orders to direct the executive branch since the founding, but over...

Necessary & Proper Episode 94: The End of Humphrey’s Executor?

Jed Shugerman, Ilan Wurman, Aram A. Gavoor

Does the President control independent agencies? This panel will examine the Trump administration’s efforts to...

Necessary & Proper Episode 95: DOGE and the Future of the Federal Workforce

Kristine I. Simmons, David A. Super, Manuel Valle, Hans A. Von Spakovsky, Ryan T. Holte

On January 20th, 2025, President Trump established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by executive...