Overview
- Biden's proposal includes 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices, which would require a constitutional amendment to enact.
- A binding code of ethics for justices is also part of the proposed reforms, addressing issues like gift limits and recusal rules.
- The proposed term limits enjoy broad public support, but face significant legal and political hurdles, including likely challenges in the Supreme Court.
- Biden's move is seen as an effort to address declining public trust in the Supreme Court and to energize his political base.
- Critics argue that the reforms could further politicize the Court and face strong opposition from Republicans in Congress.