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Leonard Leo
Documents obtained by HuffPost show that Leo, a powerful figure who helped Donald Trump select Supreme Court justices, has funneled money to a group pushing gender-affirming care bans.
Republicans walked out of the hearing as Democrats voted to compel billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow and conservative legal activist Leonard Leo to testify.
Leonard Leo said the donation would help the new group go toe-to-toe in the fight to defend our constitution and its ideals.
Last fall, the Federalist Society leader said no way to the idea of confirming a justice in a presidential election year. Now he's with Mitch McConnell.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
President Trumps judicial advisor has been dropping hints on who will be chosen to become the next Supreme Court justice. But to ensure a smooth confirmation process in the Senate, theres a delicate balancing act.
Leonard Leo said that Trump would ultimately succeed at lining up conservative support for anyone he selected.
Leonard Leo says it's "a scare tactic" to say they'd axe the landmark abortion rights decision.
Hes actively shaping the American legal system for a generation, but youve probably never heard of Leonard Leo.
The Federalist Society leader has helped put three conservative justices onto the court. He's about to get a fourth.