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Hon. Eric Schmitt, U.S. Senator, State of Missouri, on American exceptionalism:
"This is the greatest country in the history of the world. America is exceptional. I think perhaps the most offensive thing Barack Obama said — in the pantheon of offensive things Barack Obama said — is when he was asked about American exceptionalism. He said, 'Yeah, I believe in it, just the same the Irish believe in Irish exceptionalism.' That misses the whole point about how important this country is in the history of the world and individual freedom. The Founders knew that and set up a system to protect individual liberty — and that's what guides me to this day."
Hon. Eric Schmitt, U.S. Senator, State of Missouri, on American exceptionalism:
"This is the greatest country in the history of the world. America is exceptional. I think perhaps the most offensive thing Barack Obama said — in the pantheon of offensive things Barack Obama said — is when he was asked about American exceptionalism. He said, 'Yeah, I believe in it, just the same the Irish believe in Irish exceptionalism.' That misses the whole point about how important this country is in the history of the world and individual freedom. The Founders knew that and set up a system to protect individual liberty — and that's what guides me to this day."
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In Chatrie v. United States, the Supreme Court ruled that the governments acquisition of Googles geofence location data is a search under the Fourth Amendment.
Watch this SCOTUS Short for a quick breakdown of the case and its implications for digital privacy.")
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Join us for a timely discussion on two developments shaping the future of digital assets in the United States. We will examine the CLARITY Act and its effort to establish clear rules for whether digital assets fall under SEC or CFTC oversight, as well as the ongoing dispute over Federal Reserve master accounts for crypto-focused banking institutions.
Together, these issues highlight a central question: will digital asset firms gain both regulatory clarity and meaningful access to the nation’s financial infrastructure? The webinar will explore how the interaction between market-structure legislation and banking access could influence stablecoins, institutional adoption, and the broader integration of crypto into traditional finance.
Opening Remarks:
• Hon. Cynthia Lummis, U.S. Senate, Wyoming
Featuring:
• Paige Paridon, Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Regulatory Affairs, Bank Policy Institute
• Alex Pollock, Senior Fellow, Mises Institute
• Corey Then, Deputy General Counsel of Regulatory Strategy and Global Policy, Circle
• Prof. David Zaring, Elizabeth F. Putzel Professor and Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, The Wharton School, The University of Pennsylvania
• (Moderator) J.C. Boggs, Partner, King & Spalding
Register for the live webinar at https://fedsoc.org/events/the-clarity-act-and-fed-master-accounts-defining-crypto-s-place-in-the-u-s-financial-system
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Justice Alito has played a significant role in shaping contemporary criminal law and procedure, particularly in cases involving the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments. This panel will explore his influence on doctrines governing search and seizure, sentencing, the rights of criminal defendants, and the administration of the criminal justice system. Panelists will analyze key opinions and dissents to assess Justice Alito’s emphasis on text, history, and practical consequences, as well as his views on the balance between individual rights, public safety, and institutional competence.
Featuring:
• Hon. Sarah K. Campbell, Justice, Supreme Court of Tennessee
• Hon. Benjamin Cassady, Commissioner, Sacramento County
• Hon. Amul Thapar, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
• Moderator: Hon. Andrew Oldham, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
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