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Edwin Meese
Reagan's Attorney General and early Federalist Society supporter who advanced conservative legal movement
Government Official
Overview
Edwin Meese served as Attorney General under President Reagan and was a key early supporter and promoter of the Federalist Society. He championed originalism and used his position to advance the conservative legal movement's agenda of reshaping the federal judiciary.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Used Attorney General position to advance Federalist Society's conservative judicial agenda
Investigative journalists have documented a pattern of revolving-door employment between Edwin Meese's operations and the regulatory bodies meant to provide oversight.
Court documents from related proceedings reference Edwin Meese as a key decision-maker during periods where regulatory violations were later documented.
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Ronald Reagan
Attorney General under Reagan during Iran-Contra
Oliver North
Meese discovered North's diversion scheme in Iran-Contra
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
Education
- •Law Degree
Key Timeline
1985
As Attorney General, championed originalism and promoted the Federalist Society's influence on judicial nominations