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President Biden is reportedly planning to support significant changes to the Supreme Court, including proposals to establish term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code. These plans come in response to recent scandals and controversial decisions made by the court. However, these changes would require congressional approval and could face hurdles due to the slim Democratic majority in the Senate and the Republican-controlled House.
President Biden Plans Supreme Court Reformation
President Biden plans to endorse major Supreme Court
reforms in the coming weeks, a move that includes proposals to establish term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code, according to sources.
Biden Considers Amendment to Eliminate Presidential Immunity
Emails also hint at Biden considering a constitutional amendment to eliminate broad immunity for presidents and other constitutional officeholders.
Shifts in Supreme Court Influence Biden’s Reforms
The proposed changes are a response to growing concerns over recent ethics scandals and legal precedent changes by the new court majority on subjects such as abortion and federal regulatory powers.
President Biden’s Initiative for Supreme Court Limitations
Biden is preparing to announce a major initiative on limiting the court, requiring collaboration with constitutional scholars.
Challenges Ahead for Biden’s Supreme Court Reforms
However, the proposed reforms such as term limits and an ethics code would require congressional approval, a tough battle given the current political landscape.
Details of Biden’s Policies Still Under Wraps
The specifics of Biden’s proposed policies have not yet been disclosed. The White House declined to comment.
Trump Criticizes Biden’s Supreme Court Reform Efforts
Upon hearing the news, former president Donald Trump criticized Biden’s move on his platform, Truth Social.
Biden’s Support from Liberals for Supreme Court Reforms
Biden received support from liberals for his planned reforms following his recent performance in a debate with Trump.
Supreme Court’s Decisions Influence Biden’s Proposals
The Supreme Court’s recent rulings have provoked Biden to consider reforms, including term limits and an enforceable ethics code.
Biden’s Previous Promises Regarding Supreme Court Reforms
During the 2020 presidential race, Biden promised to establish a commission to study potential changes to the Supreme Court, a promise he fulfilled after being elected.
Biden Reacts to Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions
The Supreme Court’s recent right-leaning decisions have prompted Biden to call for reforms, especially the court’s ruling on presidential immunity.
Democratic Senators Support Supreme Court Term Limits
Eight Democratic senators have co-sponsored a bill that proposes 18-year terms for Supreme Court justices, with a new justice appointed every two years.
Proposed Legislation to Address Supreme Court Ethics Issues
Other bills have also been put forward by Democrats to address ethics concerns about the high court, including a bill by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.).
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