This proposal is absurd because constitutional amendment or congressional action (perhaps both ways are necessary) is almost impossible in the current political environment. But the plan itself is a major shift for Joe Biden, who has previously opposed any changes to the court.
The proposals, first reported by the Washington Post, has been approved. from two sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because Biden's plans have not been finalized. Implementation could take several weeks, according to one source.
The idea has been welcomed by government regulators. "The vast majority of the country, regardless of party, believes that judges should not serve for life and should be subject to oversight, as Congress and the executive branch do," said Gabe Roth, executive director of Fix the Courts. a group that advocates for Supreme Court reform.
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Supreme Court judges can be appointed for life and can choose to participate in recent appointments to the Court and whether they adhere to accepted ethical rules. Scrutiny of the court has intensified amid scandals involving Justice Clarence Thomas, who enjoyed free trips and gifts from major conservative donors, and Justice Samuel Alito, whose wife raised two flags for a right-wing movement loyal to former President Donald Trump.
Biden has come under pressure from progressives on the issue.
With four months to go before the presidential election, Biden, who is tied statistically with Trump, is trying to appeal to his supporters. left-wing supporters of Supreme Court reform, though the White House believes the issue resonates well with independent voters, Republican voters and some key demographics.
Biden discusses his plans to speak with a group of progressive lawmakers on Saturday, one of several appeals to Democrats to shore up their support after being locked in a debate with Trump last month that cast doubt on whether to stay in the race. for a second term.
Biden plans to address the court during a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin on Monday. But the trip, which was planned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, was postponed after Trump's assassination.
He contributed to the larger amount. . his election message
Biden raised concerns about how Trump's second term would affect the Supreme Court. In an interview with BET News on Tuesday, Biden warned that two more justices will retire in the next four years. "Imagine if you had two more meetings in this area, what it would mean forever," Biden said in a quote posted by the network.
Conservatives benefit from 6 " court 3 by majority vote, Trump nominated three justices: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanagh and Amy Coney Barrett, strengthening the conservative majority on the court.
June 15 At a fundraiser in Los Angeles, Biden gave an update on Justice Alito, whose wife flew an upside-down American flag outside their home when some Trump supporters found out. that. to turn He raised the flag on January 6. Riots at the Capitol.
The idea that if he (Trump) is reelected, two other people are also flying the flag on the other side...,” Biden said, adding, it will be "one of the scariest parts" of Trump's second term. He also said at a campaign rally in May that he would nominate a "progressive judge" to fill the vacancy.
In 2021, shortly after taking office, Biden created the presidency. government committee. appointment to the Supreme Court, fulfilling a campaign promise he made when he repeatedly sought to expand the Supreme Court to fill it with judges more aligned with his worldview. Candidate Biden said he opposed expanding the court, but said he supported a bipartisan commission created by the White House that argued that Congress has the power to expand the court, but the panel did not take a position on the issue. As for time limits, it is likely that a constitutional amendment will be needed to address the practical difficulties of enforcing time limits when judges are serving life sentences.
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This proposal is absurd because constitutional amendment or congressional action (perhaps both ways are necessary) is almost impossible in the current political environment. But the plan itself is a major shift for Joe Biden, who has previously opposed any changes to the court.
The proposals, first reported by the Washington Post, has been approved. from two sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because Biden's plans have not been finalized. Implementation could take several weeks, according to one source.
The idea has been welcomed by government regulators. "The vast majority of the country, regardless of party, believes that judges should not serve for life and should be subject to oversight, as Congress and the executive branch do," said Gabe Roth, executive director of Fix the Courts. a group that advocates for Supreme Court reform.
Read More: What Happened In Biden's Press Conference?
Supreme Court judges can be appointed for life and can choose to participate in recent appointments to the Court and whether they adhere to accepted ethical rules. Scrutiny of the court has intensified amid scandals involving Justice Clarence Thomas, who enjoyed free trips and gifts from major conservative donors, and Justice Samuel Alito, whose wife raised two flags for a right-wing movement loyal to former President Donald Trump.
Biden has come under pressure from progressives on the issue.
With four months to go before the presidential election, Biden, who is tied statistically with Trump, is trying to appeal to his supporters. left-wing supporters of Supreme Court reform, though the White House believes the issue resonates well with independent voters, Republican voters and some key demographics.
Biden discusses his plans to speak with a group of progressive lawmakers on Saturday, one of several appeals to Democrats to shore up their support after being locked in a debate with Trump last month that cast doubt on whether to stay in the race. for a second term.
Biden plans to address the court during a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin on Monday. But the trip, which was planned to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, was postponed after Trump's assassination.
He contributed to the larger amount. . his election message
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Biden raised concerns about how Trump's second term would affect the Supreme Court. In an interview with BET News on Tuesday, Biden warned that two more justices will retire in the next four years. "Imagine if you had two more meetings in this area, what it would mean forever," Biden said in a quote posted by the network.
Conservatives benefit from 6 " court 3 by majority vote, Trump nominated three justices: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanagh and Amy Coney Barrett, strengthening the conservative majority on the court.
June 15 At a fundraiser in Los Angeles, Biden gave an update on Justice Alito, whose wife flew an upside-down American flag outside their home when some Trump supporters found out. that. to turn He raised the flag on January 6. Riots at the Capitol.
The idea that if he (Trump) is reelected, two other people are also flying the flag on the other side...,” Biden said, adding, it will be "one of the scariest parts" of Trump's second term. He also said at a campaign rally in May that he would nominate a "progressive judge" to fill the vacancy.
In 2021, shortly after taking office, Biden created the presidency. government committee. appointment to the Supreme Court, fulfilling a campaign promise he made when he repeatedly sought to expand the Supreme Court to fill it with judges more aligned with his worldview. Candidate Biden said he opposed expanding the court, but said he supported a bipartisan commission created by the White House that argued that Congress has the power to expand the court, but the panel did not take a position on the issue. As for time limits, it is likely that a constitutional amendment will be needed to address the practical difficulties of enforcing time limits when judges are serving life sentences.