President Joe Biden has put forth a proposal for changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, urging Congress to establish term limits and an ethics code for the justices. He also wants Congress to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity. Biden’s proposal aims to tackle the recent controversial decisions made by the 6-3 conservative-majority court, which have led to outrage among Democrats.
The White House detailed the plan to increase court accountability and restore public confidence in its decisions. The proposal includes doing away with lifetime appointments to the court, establishing term limits and an enforceable ethics code for justices, and ensuring that former presidents do not have broad immunity from prosecution.
With just 99 days remaining before Election Day, Democrats are hopeful that the proposal will resonate with voters as they consider their choices. Vice President Kamala Harris expressed support for the reforms, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial Supreme Court.
Polls indicate that a majority of Americans, including both Democrats and Republicans, support the idea of setting specific term limits for Supreme Court justices. President Biden’s proposal aligns with this sentiment and seeks to ensure a more diverse and accountable judiciary.
While the proposal faces an uphill battle in a closely divided Congress, Biden’s push for Supreme Court reform highlights his commitment to addressing concerns about the court’s decisions and ethics. The announcement marks a significant shift for Biden, who had been cautious about court reform as a candidate but now sees it as critical to democracy.
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