Biden Backs Supreme Court Reforms: Term Limits and Ethics Code on the Table

July 18, 2024
Biden Backs Supreme Court Reforms: Term Limits and Ethics Code on the Table
  • President Biden is considering endorsing proposals to reform the Supreme Court, including term limits for justices and enforcing an ethics code.

  • Biden supports overturning the immunity for presidents granted by the conservative Supreme Court.

  • He remains opposed to expanding the court to 13 justices.

  • If Democrats gain control of the House and Senate, these reforms could move forward next year.

  • Court reform advocates welcome Biden's support, citing the need for accountability and oversight for justices.

  • Term limits have been a popular idea among both Republicans and Democrats, with proposals for an 18-year term for new justices.

  • There are differing approaches on whether older justices would need to retire.

  • Ethics rules for the justices could be established by Congress, though enforcement may be challenging.

  • Biden has not specified which approach he will endorse.

  • The proposed reforms are seen as important steps towards ensuring a fair and accountable Supreme Court.

  • Biden's endorsement signals a potential shift in the functioning of the Supreme Court, though passage remains uncertain due to Senate Republican opposition.

  • This push for reform is part of Biden's efforts to appeal to his base and strengthen his campaign, requiring a bipartisan approach.

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