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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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Jurisdictions increasingly require attorneys to complete CLE credits addressing bias, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession. These requirements are often justified as tools to help lawyers reduce bias and ensure competent representation of... more

Shortly after retaking office, President Trump signed executive orders reorienting the federal government’s approach to civil rights. Those orders directed agencies to identify and eliminate unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs an... more

In this Federalist Society America 250 series, experts analyze modern legal and policy debates through the lens of the Founding generation. The Founders gave us the tools to answer many contemporary questions; join us as we explore those answers.

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In 2022, Florida enacted the Stop WOKE (Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees) Act, prohibiting indoctrination of race and gender ideology in a variety of educational and employment contexts. The law’s K-12 provisions remain in effect, but addressing a ch... more

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Brittany Bull Panuccio
Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Episode: Civil Rights in the Second Trump Administration: A Whole-of-Government Shift
Devon Westhill
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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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
Sasha Raikin
Visiting fellow focused on bioethics and end-of-life issues
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Episode: Comfort Care or Hastened Death? Assisted Suicide and the Medicare Hospice Benefit
Jeff Singer
Senior Fellow in Health Policy Studies at Cato; physician
Cato Institute, Valley Surgical Clinics
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Marvin Kaplan
Former NLRB member
Former NLRB
Episode: Adjudication versus Rulemaking: A Look at How NLRB Sets Labor Policy
Brian Hayes
Former NLRB member
Ogletree
Episode: Adjudication versus Rulemaking: A Look at How NLRB Sets Labor Policy
John Malcolm
Vice President of the Ed Meese Institute for the Rule of Law at Advancing American Freedom
Advancing American Freedom
Episode: Pardon Me: When Congressional Witnesses Plead the Fifth
Clark Neely
Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Pardon Me: When Congressional Witnesses Plead the Fifth

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Elizabeth Slattery
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Emma Blakemore
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Civil Rights in the Second Trump Administration: A Whole-of-Government Shift
Q: Do you see this as a genuine shift toward a whole-of-government approach, or is it more of a political framing at the start of the administration?
Officials describe coordinated interagency action as a fundamental, ongoing shift, not just a temporary framing, emphasizing concrete reforms, enforcement priorities, and cross-agency collaboration that align with the president's civil rights agenda.
Academic Freedom and the First Amendment: Who Decides What Is Taught?
Q: Two central questions that occurred to me are: to what degree is the Purnell decision fundamentally a viewpoint discrimination case, and how does Garcetti apply to faculty teaching and scholarship?
The panelists discuss that viewpoint discrimination is a core consideration in Purnell and that, in teaching and scholarship, Garcetti does not neatly apply in many circuits, leaving room for a distinct academic freedom analysis that protects faculty speech in the classroom as matters of public concern.
A New Frontier in Climate Litigation: District of Columbia v. ExxonMobil
Q: Are there any First Amendment issues raised by these consumer protection cases?
Yes, the discussion suggests these actions resemble speech cases, because many challenged statements involve political or informative climate discourse rather than traditional commercial deception, raising concerns about how government can regulate or punish speech about public policy.
Parental Rights from the Founding to Present Day
Q: Do you think the Supreme Court may revisit broader grounds for parental rights outside the religious liberty context, given Mirabelli and related discussions?
Yes, but likely only after cases present clear questions beyond free exercise, with several panelists noting that future merits briefs will be necessary to establish non-religious grounds for parental rights, possibly under substantive due process or the Privileges and Immunities framework.
Exploring the Landscape of Military Law and Best Practices for JAGs
Q: What are the main practice areas for Judge Advocates and how fluid are these across careers?
Main areas include national security law, military justice, environmental and contract law, and legal assistance; while many JAGs start with broad exposure, they often develop deep expertise in a specialty over time, guided by interests and unit needs.

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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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