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*This series was formerly known as Teleforums. FedSoc Forums is a virtual discussion series dedicated to providing expert analysis and intellectual commentary on today’s most pressing legal and policy issues. Produced by The Federalist Society’s Practice Groups, FedSoc Forum strives to create balanced conversations in various formats, such as monologues, debates, or panel discussions. In addition ... more

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Recent litigation has resurfaced longstanding debates over the scope of First Amendment protections for members of the armed forces. While service members retain constitutional rights, the unique demands of military service have long permitted restri... more

On June 30, the Supreme Court held in Trump v. Barbara that nearly all children born on U.S. soil are citizens at birth. But questions remain about the decision’s reasoning and its legal and policy implications.The decision has not ended the debate. ... more

Gordon S. Wood, who passed away in June, was one of the nation’s most influential historians of the American Revolution and the early Republic. For more than half a century, his scholarship has shaped how Americans—including legal scholars and the ju... more

For nearly fifty years, the Presidential Records Act has governed the preservation, ownership, and eventual disclosure of presidential records. But in April, the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that the Act is unconsti... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Ceonzo
Counsel to Senator Eric Schmitt and the Senate Judiciary Committee
Senator Eric Schmitt; Senate Judiciary Committee
Episode: California v. EPA: Using the Congressional Review Act to Roll Back State Waivers
Brian Cox
Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute; former military lawyer and international law scholar
Macdonald-Laurier Institute; Cornell University
Episode: 2026 Mike Lewis Memorial Forum: Would a Lower Threshold for the Use of Force Under International Law Make the World Safer?
John Yoo
Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at Berkeley; expert in terrorism and national security law
University of California, Berkeley; Civitas Institute; University of Texas
Episode: 2026 Mike Lewis Memorial Forum: Would a Lower Threshold for the Use of Force Under International Law Make the World Safer?
William Jacobson
Clinical Professor of Law; Securities Law Clinic Director
Cornell Law School
Episode: Bias, DEI, and CLE: Navigating the Constitutional Limits of Mandatory Training
Daniel Lennington
Deputy Counsel, Equality Under Law Project
Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty
Episode: Bias, DEI, and CLE: Navigating the Constitutional Limits of Mandatory Training
Michael McGinniss
Moderator
University of North Dakota School of Law
Episode: Bias, DEI, and CLE: Navigating the Constitutional Limits of Mandatory Training
Devon Westhill
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Episode: Civil Rights in the Second Trump Administration: A Whole-of-Government Shift
Craig Trainor
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, HUD
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Episode: Civil Rights in the Second Trump Administration: A Whole-of-Government Shift
Brittany Bull Panuccio
Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Episode: Civil Rights in the Second Trump Administration: A Whole-of-Government Shift

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Elizabeth Slattery
Host of FedSoc Forums
Emma Blakemore
Associate Director of Practice Groups; moderator/host

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    a year ago
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    Amazing content. We need to address the quality of the audio. Thank you for producing these. Amazing content!

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    United States6 years ago
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    Paul Bishop III
    United States7 years ago
  • The best law podcast out there

    It’s impressive how FedSoc cranks out these teleforums on a weekly basis, covering a wide variety of topics with an array of speakers. I can almost never jump on a phone for the actual calls so I appreciate these podcasts. Fantastic series.

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    Well thought-through opinions and arguments, great to listen to

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    Germany10 years ago

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California v. EPA: Using the Congressional Review Act to Roll Back State Waivers
Q: What are the potential constitutional concerns raised by California's challenge to the CRA transmissions?
Concerns include standing, whether waivers are properly classified as rules under the CRA, and whether the court should intervene in the legislative process or defer to Congress's prerogatives in policy determinations.
California v. EPA: Using the Congressional Review Act to Roll Back State Waivers
Q: Why is the CRA characterized as Madisonian rather than an overreach by the judiciary?
Because it channels legislative supremacy into policy decisions, giving Congress a direct voice in shaping or blocking agency rules, rather than allowing judges to overturn policy through traditional judicial review.
California v. EPA: Using the Congressional Review Act to Roll Back State Waivers
Q: What is the core function of the Congressional Review Act in relation to agency rules?
It serves as a mechanism for Congress to repeal rules deemed beyond an agency's authority and to prevent reenactment of substantially similar rules without explicit congressional authorization, creating a dialogue between Congress and the administrative state.
Parental Rights and Public Schools: A Loudoun County Case Study
Q: What is the central question about parental rights in the school context?
The central issue is how to balance parental rights with teachers' and students' rights in schools, particularly around gender identity policies, notification to parents, and whether schools must accommodate parental input in sensitive matters affecting a child.
Bias, DEI, and CLE: Navigating the Constitutional Limits of Mandatory Training
Q: What are the practical concerns about the effectiveness and neutrality of DEI training in law schools and bar associations?
Practically, there is skepticism about the measurable impact of DEI training on reducing bias, concerns about vague curricula, and concerns that such programs presume neutrality while promoting a specific political or ideological perspective. This can lead to view-point discrimination and undermine confidence in the licensing and education process.

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What is FedSoc Forums about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A highly legal-policy oriented discussion series that brings together prominent legal scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to unpack constitutional, regulatory, and national security topics. Episodes frequently center on executive power, war powers, government speech, civil procedure, and regulatory law, often from a Federalist Society perspective that emphasizes originalism, procedural safeguards, and market-friendly policy considerations. Noteworthy aspects include a steady stream of rigorously argued panels, the inclusion of industry voices on crypto and fintech policy, and a track record of accessible deep-dives into complex legal questions. Listeners likely include lawyers, policy analysts, and students seeking clear, principled d... more

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