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Biden Pushes Supreme Court Reforms Amid Growing Public Discontent

President Biden proposes term limits and ethics code for justices to restore faith in the judiciary, facing partisan resistance.

Overview

  • Biden's plan includes an 18-year term limit for Supreme Court justices and a binding code of ethics.
  • The president also calls for a constitutional amendment to allow prosecution of sitting presidents.
  • Public confidence in the Supreme Court has plummeted following ethics scandals and controversial rulings.
  • Vice President Kamala Harris supports Biden's reform proposals as essential for judicial accountability.
  • Republicans staunchly oppose the reforms, deeming them an attack on the Supreme Court's independence.