Today marks a pivotal moment in the development of the United States' highest court, as Federalist No. 85, penned by Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, sees the light of day on August 13, 1788. In this influential essay, Hamilton makes a compelling case for the Judiciary Act of 1789, which would establish the Supreme Court as a co-equal branch of the federal government. By arguing for a strong and independent judiciary, Hamilton aims to alleviate concerns that the new government might become too powerful, striking a delicate balance between individual rights and national authority. As the nation teeters on the brink of ratifying the Constitution, Hamilton's words would go on to shape the very fabric of American law and the Supreme Court's role within it.
8/13/1788: Federalist No. 85 is published by Alexander Hamilton. The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 13, 1788 appeared first on Reason.com.
