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The Federalist Papers

series of 85 essays arguing in favor of the ratification of the US Constitution
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Mar 4 2025 Publication
Applying the Founders' Originalism
Federalist Society Review

Applying the Founders' Originalism

Robert G. Natelson

The 1787 Federal Convention drafted, and the ratifiers approved, the United States Constitution under the...

Topics: Constitution · Founding Era & History · Jurisprudence · Philosophy

Sponsors: Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group

Aug 12 2024 Publication
Declaring Independence to Secure Integrity: The Supreme Court Justices' Code of Conduct
Federalist Society Review

Declaring Independence to Secure Integrity: The Supreme Court Justices' Code of Conduct

Michael S. McGinniss

[T]he judiciary is beyond comparison the weakest of the three departments of power; that it...

Topics: Professional Responsibility & Legal Education · Supreme Court · Federalism & Separation of Powers

Sponsors: Professional Responsibility & Legal Education Practice Group

Mar 8 2024

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Does Texas Have The Right to Defend Its Border?

  • John Kennerly Davis

The state of Texas has taken bold steps to secure its southern border and stem...

Dec 19 2023
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. EDT    

Holiday Happy Hour with "Dangerous Company" Author Sam Patten

Maine Lawyers Chapter

Armory Lounge, Regency Hotel - Lower Level
20 Milk St
Portland, ME 04101
Sponsors:
Maine Lawyers Chapter
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Oct 20 2023 Publication
The False Doctrine of Inherent Sovereign Authority
Federalist Society Review

The False Doctrine of Inherent Sovereign Authority

Robert G. Natelson

This essay examines the hypothesis that the federal government and its departments and officials hold...

Topics: Federalism · Federalism & Separation of Powers

Sponsors: Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group

Dec 15 2022 Publication
The Meaning of "Regulate Commerce" to the Constitution's Ratifiers
Federalist Society Review

The Meaning of "Regulate Commerce" to the Constitution's Ratifiers

Robert G. Natelson

I. Previous Scholarship[1]  A. Views of “Commerce”: Traditional and “Mega” The Constitution grants Congress power...

Topics: Constitution · Founding Era & History · Jurisprudence

Sponsors: Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group

Aug 29 2022 Publication
The Original Understanding of the Indian Commerce Clause: An Update
Federalist Society Review

The Original Understanding of the Indian Commerce Clause: An Update

Robert G. Natelson

The Congress shall have Power . . . To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and...

Topics: Constitution · Federalism · Founding Era & History · Jurisprudence · Supreme Court · Federalism & Separation of Powers

Sponsors: Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group

Apr 5 2022 Video
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Banquet, Founders & Foes (An Exchange)

Andrew Oldham, Amul R. Thapar

 Many originalists are well-versed in The Federalist Papers. They rely on these documents to better...

Topics: Constitution · Founding Era & History · Philosophy

Sponsors: Virginia Student Chapter

Apr 5 2022 Podcast

Banquet, Founders & Foes (An Exchange)

Andrew Oldham, Amul R. Thapar

 Many originalists are well-versed in The Federalist Papers. They rely on these documents to better...

Topics: Constitution · Founding Era & History · Philosophy

Sponsors: Virginia Student Chapter

Mar 5 2022
Saturday 7:20 p.m. EDT    

Banquet, Founders & Foes (An Exchange)

2022 National Student Symposium

Omni Charlottesville Hotel
212 Ridge McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Speakers:
Andrew Oldham • Amul R. Thapar
Topics:
Constitution • Founding Era & History • Philosophy
Sponsors:
Virginia Student Chapter
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