What the Federalist Society Stands For

Group Is Haven for Conservative Thought

By Michael A. Fletcher
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, July 29, 2005; Page A21

After President Bush tapped John G. Roberts Jr. for the Supreme Court, the nominee was widely reported to be a member of the Federalist Society -- an assertion that White House officials vigorously disputed.

When it was later disclosed that Roberts was once listed as serving on the steering committee of the group's Washington chapter, Bush aides continued to insist that Roberts has no recollection of ever being a full-fledged member of the conservative legal group.