Brutus
Independent of Heaven Itself: Antifederalist Brutus No. 15
Warning that the federal judiciary would be much more than just “independent,” the antifederalist writer Brutus predicted that it would instead be supreme over the other branches rather than co-equal. This, of course, would lead to consolidation, and a destruction of...
Subject to no Control: Antifederalist Brutus No. 13 and 14
Continuing his warnings about the power of the federal judiciary, Brutus not only opposes appellate jurisdiction as one of the “most objectionable parts” of the Constitution, but raises additional concerns that are extremely similar to what ended up in the 5th and 6th...
General and Unlimited Power: Antifederalist Brutus No. 12
Predicting that the structure of the federal court system would lead to centralization and consolidation of power – Brutus continues his warnings about the judiciary in his 2-part 12th paper. Path to Liberty: November 8, 2021...
Unprecedented Judicial Power: Antifederalist Brutus No. 11
In his 11th essay, Brutus begins his examination of the federal judiciary – and he’s not happy with it at all. Concerns include indefinite legal terms, the nature of power, and precedent – all enabling the courts to “mould the government into almost any...