Kamala Harris Proposes Supreme Court Reform Amid Declining Public Trust
During a CNN town hall, Vice President Harris suggests potential changes to the Supreme Court and the Senate filibuster, citing recent controversial rulings.
- Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed openness to reforming the U.S. Supreme Court, including the possibility of expanding the number of justices.
- Harris's comments come in response to growing dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court following its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
- She also indicated support for ending the Senate filibuster to facilitate legislative action on key Democratic priorities, such as codifying abortion rights.
- Public trust in the Supreme Court has declined, with polls showing an increase in the perception of the court as overly conservative and powerful.
- Proposed reforms to the court, including term limits and stricter ethics rules, have been slow to gain traction amid political divisions.