Is the 9th circuit a part of the Federal government or not? It's an independent branch of the federal govt. I thought you a "know all, be all" devotee of the Constitution, would know that.
Thomas Jefferson is going to be very cross with you for that "faux pas" the next channeling session you and other Libertarians have with him, IMHO.
The fact that is an independent branch of the federal government is not that spectacular a point. It is in fact a part of the federal government.
Here in California, the state Libertarian party opposed Proposition 187. It conflicted with their "open borders" philosophy.