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Phil Brest helped President Biden nominate and win confirmation of 235 federal judges.
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Phil Brest helped President Biden nominate win confirmation of 235 federal judges
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Claim Maker
Jeffrey Toobin
Context Type
Opinion Article
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{
    "person": "Phil Brest",
    "president": "Joe Biden",
    "number_of_judges": 235
}
Subject Tags
Politics Law
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Created
February 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM (6 months ago)

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The Plan for a Radically Different Supreme Court Is Here
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/opinion/alternative-federalist-society.html

Jeffrey Toobin analyzes the Federalist Society's influence on the Supreme Court and the American Constitution Society's efforts to counter it. The article discusses the impact of judicial appointments and the differing approaches to constitutional interpretation. It highlights the challenges faced by liberals in developing a compelling alternative to originalism.

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