Biden Proposes Sweeping Reforms to the Supreme Court
President Joe Biden is finalizing plans to endorse major changes to the Supreme Court, including proposals for legislation that would set term limits for justices and impose an enforceable ethics code. Biden is also weighing whether to call for a constitutional amendment to eliminate broad presidential immunity granted by the court in its most recent term.
Reasons for the Proposed Reforms
The proposed reforms come after a series of high-profile rulings by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority that have significantly impacted issues like abortion rights, gun laws, the environment, and presidential immunity. Biden has previously resisted calls from Democrats to reform the court, but the recent rulings appear to have prompted a shift in his position.
Specifically, the court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and eliminate the federal right to abortion, as well as its ruling that granted former President Trump wide immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, have been key drivers behind Biden’s new stance. There have also been concerns about ethics issues on the court, such as Justice Clarence Thomas accepting luxury trips from a Republican donor.
Proposed Changes and Potential Impacts
The key reforms Biden is considering include:
- Imposing term limits for Supreme Court justices, rather than the current lifetime appointments
- Establishing an enforceable ethics code for the justices
- Potentially calling for a constitutional amendment to eliminate broad presidential immunity
These changes, if implemented, would significantly alter the balance of power on the Supreme Court and its role in the broader political landscape. Term limits, in particular, could reduce the ability of any one president to dramatically reshape the court’s ideological makeup, as has occurred under the Trump and Biden administrations.
An enforceable ethics code could also help address concerns about potential conflicts of interest and partisan bias in the court. Eliminating broad presidential immunity could subject the executive branch, including former presidents, to greater legal accountability.
Challenges to Implementation
However, enacting these reforms would face significant hurdles in the divided political environment. Changes to the Supreme Court would require congressional approval, which is unlikely given the Republican control of the House of Representatives.
Even so, Biden’s proposal could help energize Democratic voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election, as he seeks to counter Trump’s boasts about appointing three conservative justices. The issue of Supreme Court reform is likely to be a key campaign topic in the upcoming race.
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