Restoration Spotlight has announced that it featured Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) President Michael Thielen discussing the group's central role in advancing President Trump's judicial appointments, shaping a conservative federal judiciary, and its legal efforts to influence election laws nationwide.
According to Restoration News, RNLA President Michael Thielen joined the Restoration Spotlight podcast to explain how the organization has been pivotal in advancing President Trump’s legal and judicial priorities. The segment emphasized that Trump’s judicial appointments—guided and defended by networks such as the RNLA—represent one of his most lasting legacies. The discussion also tied RNLA’s efforts on election integrity to broader conservative goals of restraining what it described as "radical left" influence in American law and governance.
The Brookings Institution reports that Donald Trump appointed three Supreme Court justices—Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett—shifting the Court to a 6–3 conservative majority. Beyond the Supreme Court, Trump confirmed over 230 federal judges, accounting for nearly one-third of the active federal judiciary. Brookings concluded these appointments will shape rulings on issues such as executive power, reproductive rights, and environmental regulation for decades.
As reported by Reuters in May 2024, Republican-aligned groups including the RNLA have intensified legal efforts aimed at influencing election laws nationwide. These lawsuits have focused on voter ID enforcement, ballot verification rules, and restrictions on third-party ballot collection. Reuters noted that while Democrats argue these measures restrict access to voting, Republican lawyers maintain they are necessary to ensure election integrity and restore voter confidence after contested electoral cycles.
According to the RNLA’s official website, the Republican National Lawyers Association was founded in 1985 to connect attorneys, judges, and law students committed to advancing Republican legal principles. The group provides training programs, networking opportunities, and legal resources to strengthen conservative influence in courts and electoral processes. Headquartered in Washington D.C., it describes its mission as promoting "professionalism, excellence, and integrity" in law while ensuring fair and honest elections.
