A landmark moment in early American political discourse unfolded as the first Anti-Federalist essay under the pseudonym "Cato" appeared in print, challenging the proposed U.S. Constitution. Published amid fierce debates over federal power, the letter raised concerns about centralized authority and the absence of a bill of rights. The piece marked the beginning of a sustained opposition campaign that would shape the nation’s founding documents. Reason Magazine highlights this pivotal moment in its historical retrospective on the Supreme Court’s origins.
9/27/1787: First Anti-Federalist letter by "Cato" is published. The post Today in Supreme Court History: September 27, 1787 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
