Kly, the Federalists were trying to hang onto some power after Jefferson and the Republican Congress took over. The power they held onto was in the courts of which they retained control. Thus, sedition was an avenue they tried to use to deconstruct the Republicans.
What would be an example or two of state common law?
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
