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The Federalist Society, part 1: Immodest Origins

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Origins of the Federalist Society

This chapter discusses the founding of the Federalist Society by conservative law students in the early 1980s. It explores their motivation to challenge the dominance of liberal ideologies in law schools and the legal profession. The chapter highlights the recruitment of influential advisors, such as Robert Bork and Antonin Scalia, as well as the financial backing from conservative foundations.

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