It is undoubtedly the duty of Congress to place all the States on the same footing in this respect, either by the creation of an additional number of associate judges or by an enlargement of the circuits assigned to those already appointed so as to include the new States.
Jackson believes it is Congress's duty to ensure all states have equal judicial representation and access to circuit courts.
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