Federalist Society at UVA Law

Nonpartisan organization @uvalaw dedicated to freedom, separation of powers, and the rule of law since 1983 — resources linked below💥🇺🇸

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A great few days attending @FedSoc’s NLC 🇺🇸🏛️ and meeting with Justice Kavanaugh, a terrific host!

We were glad to reconnect with @UVALaw alumni, meet other students, attend insightful panels, and hear Justices Gorsuch and Breyer keynote the Scalia Memorial Dinner. #fedsoc2024

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Our 7th Annual Originalism Symposium is only a few days away—we hope to see you there!

This year’s Symposium will tackle hot topics around the role of the judiciary in relation to the exec branch, the sources & limits of judicial remedies, and SCOTUS's emergency docket.

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Happening today at 11:30am! We are excited to welcome Professors Dan Epps and Conor Clarke from WashU Law to discuss The Practice of Executive Constitutionalism, their forthcoming article in the Virginia Law Review.

Lunch from Ivy Provisions!

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TODAY AT 11:30 AM: We’re excited to welcome Judge Stephanos Bibas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for a discussion of judicial humility and the proper role of judges in a constitutional democracy.

Chick-fil-A provided!

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TOMORROW: We’re excited to welcome Prof. Tyler Lindley to discuss his paper, Reconstructing Section 1983. Prof. Lindley will challenge the conventional view of § 1983, proposing a conception that, if true, would significantly reshape modern civil-rights lit.

Lunch provided!

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NEXT WEEK: We are excited to welcome AAG Harmeet Dhillon for a fireside chat moderated by Prof. Xiao Wang.

This event will be held in Caplin Auditorium at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 10. UVA IDs are required to attend. This event follows a clear-bag policy.

Lunch Provided!

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TODAY @ 11:30: We’re excited to welcome Eddie Greim to discuss his experience arguing before the Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais. Greim will offer an insider’s perspective on the case & what it reveals about the future of voting rights law.

On the menu: Sedona Taphouse 🍔

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TODAY AT 11:30 AM: Judge Ryan Nelson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will explore the historical context in which the Declaration of Independence was written, its influence on the Founding generation, and its continuing relevance to us today.

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We’re excited to welcome Judge Daniel A. Bress of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to discuss his practical experience with Justice Scalia's A Matter of Interpretation.

Happening tomorrow at 11:30 am. Lunch provided!

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We are excited to welcome Cameron Norris, the advocate for petitioners in SFFA v. Harvard, to kick off our spring speaker series on Thursday at 11:30 am! On the menu 🍽️ – Chick-fil-A

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Interesting conversation on the pardon power between our Faculty Advisor, Prof. Sai Prakash, and Prof. @jacklgoldsmith!

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Here is my discussion with Sai on the pardon power.

0:25 unpacking the pardon clause
6:35 why the Framers included the pardon power
9:26 anti-federalist fears and the absence of checks
12:54 Washington's role in shaping Article II expectations
16:07 historical uses and abuses of the pardon power
22:43 clemency under the Biden and Trump administrations
28:39 a very limited role for the courts
31:42 reform options and challenges

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Congrats to our Clerkships Chair, David Bainbridge, on winning the 97th Lile Moot Court Competition!

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Lile Moot Court competition winners Eric Meinerding ’26 and David Bainbridge ’26 share their recipe for success. https://t.co/eg2uMy18Co

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We’re excited to hear Ed Whelan from the Ethics and Public Policy Center and our own Prof. Aditya Bamzai reflect on Justice Antonin Scalia’s enduring legacy and profound impact on American law later today.

Lunch from Sedona Taphouse!🍔

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TOMORROW at 11:30 AM: Prof. Stephanie Barclay (Georgetown University Law Center) and Prof. Saikrishna Prakash (UVA Law) will discuss the Supreme Court’s renewed focus on history and tradition in defining constitutional rights.

On the menu: Chick-fil-A

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Tomorrow at 11:30am: Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia will trace the growth of the modern administrative state, explain how regulation affects everything from jobs to innovation, and argue for restoring constitutional limits on executive power.

Lunch from Firehouse!

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Congratulations to our Symposium Co-Chair, Bennett Crow!

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GPA award winners Brian Curtis ’26 and Bennett Crow ’27 say support from friends and the #UVALaw community helps them tackle challenges in #lawschool. https://t.co/bZ4mshy4u1

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TOMORROW: Join us + Judge Michael H. Park of the Second Circuit for a discussion on one of the most contested and consequential features of appellate practice: non-precedential opinions.

We hope to see you there! Lunch from Ivy Provisions.

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On Tuesday, we welcome Judge Andrew Brasher of the Eleventh Circuit to share the remarkable story of the first federal prosecutions under America’s civil rights laws.

Lunch provided. See you there!

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HAPPENING WEDNESDAY: Join us for a discussion of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in SEC v. Jarkesy and its implications for civil juries, administrative adjudication, and the separation of powers.

We hope to see you there! Lunch provided.

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@ChadSquitieri We loved having you!

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TUESDAY: Join us for a timely discussion on the role of environmental law in shaping America’s energy future!

Learn about how environmental law has served as both carrot & stick to tip the balance on our energy usage, and how one key statute poses risks for all energy sources.