The Scheme

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This investigation reveals the influence of dark money in American politics, particularly its impact on the judiciary. As the narrative unfolds about a secretive group of extreme religious zealots who sought to align themselves with certain Supreme Court justices, the paperback edition arrives amid a crisis for the American judiciary. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, recognized for his deep dive into corporate influence in government, shifts his focus to the right-wing strategies aimed at capturing the Supreme Court. He details a hidden-money campaign, bolstered by the Citizens United decision, that utilizes front groups and the Federalist Society to facilitate the appointment of controversial nominees who support a narrow anti-government agenda. Whitehouse argues that these justices misled the public, concealing their true intentions until they could secure a majority. This edition includes a new preface discussing recent revelations about efforts to influence the justices and Justice Thomas’s conflicts of interest. The work is described as a compelling indictment of a compromised judiciary, shedding light on the pervasive and often concealed power of corporate interests in shaping judicial outcomes.